We are committed to creating a fair and diverse workplace. The Cultural Diversity Staff Network actively engages and contributes towards ensuring equality, acceptance and inclusive workplace where people of all cultural backgrounds are valued, supported, and celebrated. We aim to promote understanding, connection, and representation across our organization.

The aim of the staff network is to:

• Provide a place for staff to come together to share experiences and receive support
• Promote a work environment in which all staff feel supported, valued, and are able to be themselves
• Enable staff to achieve their potential
• Challenge discrimination and to positively promote equality
• Ensure that good practice and initiatives are promoted, shared and embedded within the Trust
• Provide a forum for discussion and debate which draws on knowledge and experience
• Act as a driving force to promote continuous practice improvement
• Provide a place for staff to receive peer support i.e. raise concerns and ideas in a safe and confidential environment.

Membership is open to all staff members whether from a BAME background or not. By joining the network you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and:

• Play an important role in helping to improve your workplace and raise awareness
• By being visible we will be able to support not only colleagues but also service users who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic
• Ensure specific issues are understood and addressed
• Ensure your voice is heard
• Have an opportunity to network.

If you are interested in becoming a member or an ally of the staff network, please email CDN@cntw.nhs.uk