When we’re respected by others it helps us to feel safe and we can be our true selves. Respect means that we accept each other, even when people are different from you or you don’t agree with them. Respect builds feelings of trust, wellbeing and safety.
Respectful behaviours aren’t limited to certain groups. Anyone, at any level can, and should, show respect for others. In respectful workplaces, staff are more engaged and more satisfied at work. With respect in our lives, there is no room for harassment, favouritism or bullying. In a respectful environment people are free to be themselves, share knowledge and build relationships.
We live in a conflicted world. Opinions and views, likes and dislikes are as varied as the number of people on this planet. But, each of us has a responsibility to be in control of our words and actions.
The last few years have been so difficult for so many. There have been a lot of changes, sometimes not for the better. It’s time to take stock, remember who we are, and remember our values.
‘Give Respect. Get Respect’ is a campaign across our organisation which underpins our Trust values. At CNTW, we are:
Because that is how we’d want others to treat those we love.
Because everyone is of equal value, is born with equal rights and is entitled to be treated with dignity. We want to protect the rights of future generations and the planet that sustains us all.
Because we want to be fair and open, and to help people make informed decisions.
Search ‘respect’ on the intranet and find out about the support and tools on offer.
From 1 October 2026, our Freedom to Speak Up service will be provided by an independent external organisation called The Guardian Service. This change follows a review of our current arrangements and is intended to help make sure everyone feels safe, supported and listened to when raising concerns.
We all have times when something does not feel right at work. You may be worried about patient care, safety, quality, staff wellbeing, systems or processes, or another issue affecting our services. The Freedom to Speak Up service provides a confidential space where you can discuss concerns and access advice and support.
Meet your Guardian
Our dedicated Guardian is Robyn Ventress-Farnaby, who works for The Guardian Service and is independent of the Trust.
To mark the launch of the new service, Robyn will spend her first day visiting some of our sites, meeting people and finding out more about the Trust.
If you would like to raise a concern, seek advice or talk something through, you can contact Robyn by:
Telephone: 0333 733 8955
Email: contact@theguardianservice.co.uk
The service is confidential, independent and available to support colleagues who may feel unable to raise an issue through other routes or who would like impartial advice and guidance.
More information about Freedom to Speak Up and how the service works is available on the Freedom to Speak Up page on the intranet.
Speaking up matters.
