The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) staff network provides support to staff, organises events and advises the Trust on the development of services and policies in order to address inequalities that affect the LGBTQ+ community.
It also provides an opportunity for LGBTQ colleagues to support each other, express concerns they may have, and spend time around people who understand their experiences.
The Network promotes a better understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusion and makes LGBTQ+ experiences more visible in the wider Trust. We also want to empower all employees to step up as LGBTQ+ allies and improve the workplace culture for everyone within the Trust.
The Network also has an opportunity to scrutinise the Trust’s policies and processes, feeding back any concerns, and suggesting how these can be improved. This in turn gives LGBTQ+ colleagues a critical voice and helps ensure that LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded across the Trust. You can follow them on Twitter.