Blogs

Inclusion and representation: our Armed Forces journey

How one NHS trust is celebrating Armed Forces Week and how it continues to excel in supporting its Armed Forces Community.

22 June 2021

Improving deaf awareness in the workplace

Sam Penney is a staff nurse with severe hearing loss. Sam shares some of the challenges she has faced and encourages everyone to be more deaf aware.

28 May 2021

Speaking openly about mental health in the workplace

Raising awareness of hidden disabilities and offers advice around making reasonable adjustments in the workplace

13 May 2021

My staff network journey

This blog from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust discusses the importance of staff networks and the support they provide.

12 May 2021

Finding my voice to drive change

Stuart Moore shares his experiences of a hidden disability and how that has driven his commitment to workplace disability equality and inclusion.

11 May 2021

Hearing our staff voice against the background noise

John Drew, director of staff experience and engagement at NHS England and NHS Improvement blogs about the 2020 NHS Staff Survey results.

23 March 2021

NHS Staff Survey 2020: Steven's blog.

Reflection on the findings from the 2020 NHS Staff survey.

19 March 2021

Improving reward and retention with the Reward and Recognition Network

How attending the Reward and Recognition Network helped North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust improve its reward and retention.

10 March 2021

Retaining 100 per cent of nurse degree apprentices

Read how University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is growing its nursing workforce with the registered nurse degree apprenticeships.

21 December 2020

Using apprenticeships to build digital and analytical skills

How Leeds Health and Care Academy has worked with health and social care organisations across Leeds to build digital and analytical skills.

1 December 2020

Supporting staff to gain functional skills

Find out how National Numeracy has been supporting NHS employers and individuals to gain maths skills and progress their careers.

23 November 2020

Working together to peel back the layers of inequalities

Alice Sorby and Ludlow Johnson highlight the work of the NHS Staff Councils' Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group.

11 November 2020

Using the Electronic Staff Record to access workforce diversity data

Harjit Bansal from North East London Foundation Trust, blogs about using ESR to better understand the diverse makeup of her local workforce.

6 July 2020

Challenging the default

Dr Michael Brady encourages everyone to make simple changes in order to create more inclusive workplaces that genuinely embrace the LGBT community.

1 June 2020

How the NHS is benefiting from employing Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

In this blog, Amanda Male talks about her role as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) and how this enhances her career within the NHS.

13 March 2020

Promoting flexible retirement and pension options

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is raising awareness of flexible retirement options and promoting the NHS Pension Scheme.

26 September 2018