Introduction to Allyship (in person) session

2.30 - 4pm on Tue 4th March 2025

Room 218, Suttie Centre, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

As part of the NHS Grampian commitment to being an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory organisation, the NHS Grampian Staff Equalities Network is delighted to invite colleagues to join us for an in-person ‘Introduction to Allyship’ session with Dr Sneh Banik, NHS Grampian EDI Champion, and Liz Howarth, Engagement and Inclusion Manager.

Allyship refers to an ongoing commitment and continuous practice of supporting and advocating for those from marginalised or underrepresented groups.  Allies are able to recognise their own privilege and social advantage, and use it to amplify the voices and concerns of those who have less.  Allies have a vital role in taking the action required to help address bias and inequity.

This (pilot) in person session aims to better equip participants with the knowledge and tools they will need to make positive change though:

1. Increased Awareness: through improved understanding of the challenges and experiences of marginalised groups, fostering empathy and awareness.
2. Skill Development: Participants will learn practical skills for supporting and advocating for others,
3. Personal Growth: encouraging self-reflection on one's own privileges and a deeper understanding of social dynamics.
4. Creating Inclusive Environments: how participants can contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable spaces, including at work and in communities.
5. Building Stronger Relationships: by building trust and stronger relationships with colleagues, friends, and community members who have a range of backgrounds.
6. Participation in Social Change: By becoming effective allies, individuals can contribute to broader social change and help dismantle systemic inequalities.

Participants will already have a good understanding about issues relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have a willingness to embrace new ways of thinking.

This in person session has limited places and will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and if the session is over-subscribed, we will be delighted to place you on the waiting list for the next session.

This is a pilot session and we will be grateful for participant feedback.

If you would like to book a spot, simply email gram.staffequalites@nhs.scot

 

Unconscious Bias and Active Bystander - Available to book on Turas

The workshop will be delivered in two parts. The first workshop will explore Unconscious Bias and how to recognise it. The second workshop will explore how colleagues can safely intervene as an Active Bystander when witnessing inappropriate behaviours in the workplace. This is an interactive session with activities including presentations, group discussions and watching training videos.

Learning aims:

1. Promote a culture of allyship
2. Empower staff to challenge unacceptable behaviour
3. Enhance a culture of inclusion
4. Becoming an antiracist and anti-discriminatory health board

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, the participant will have a better understanding of unconscious bias, micro-behaviours, impacts of bias, challenges about bystander interventions and strategies for successful bystander interventions.

Please find further details, including forthcoming dates at the links below:

Unconscious Bias and Active Bystander - 2024 dates (pdf)

Unconscious Bias and Active Bystander - 2025 dates (pdf)

 

Cultural Humility - Available on Turas

This eLearning module has been designed to support the development of positive cultural humility values, attitudes and behaviours in the health and social care workforce in Scotland. This is an important introductory learning resource for building a culturally humble workforce.

Cultural humility is the practice of self-reflection used to consider how our backgrounds and the backgrounds of others can impact our relationships. Being culturally humble means being aware of social power imbalances, biases, and respecting other’s values. This resource helps us to begin the journey of developing a cultural humility mindset through being open to what we haven’t learned yet, embracing continuous learning, and promoting equity and inclusion across health and social care.

The module explores experiences related to race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, religion, values, and beliefs which have been shared by health and social care professionals working in Scotland.

By the end of this resource, you will be able to:

• understand the concepts that underpin cultural humility 
• identify the key behaviours for developing an inclusive workplace 
• apply a reflective approach aimed at transforming practice in health and social care.

The module also includes a resource pack of further activities which can be used to guide further learning within your team.

Cultural humility acknowledges that nobody can ever fully understand or master every aspect of a culture, and it encourages a lifelong commitment to understanding and respecting others' experiences, values, and worldviews.

 

Banter, Bullying, Behaviours, Choices and Consequences (BBBCC) 

According to a recent report, the number of U.K. employment court cases concerning the use of “banter” in the workplace rose 45% in the last year. And the number of employment tribunals—court cases in the U.K. involving employees and employers—related to ‘banter’ went from 67 in 2020 to 97 in 2021.  

So, what’s going on, and why is so called ‘banter’ causing such an issue, and what can we do about it? 

This easy-to-follow PowerPoint has been developed by NHS Lothian, Organisation Development Consultant, Gerry Cavanagh.  The slides have been made available and people are encouraged to use the resource in their own areas to help raise awareness of the need to be mindful of personal behaviours in the workplace and the negative impact this can have on the people we work with.  

The slides are also available as a pdf.

NHS Grampian Equality and Diversity Training

(this link leads to the NHS Grampian Intranet and can only be accessed by devices connected to the NHS Grampian IT Network)

 

Wellbeing, Culture and Development Events and Courses 

Further details coming soon

 

Published: 20/01/2025 14:48