LGBT+ Staff Network

About us

The Trust is committed to creating a fair and diverse workplace. The staff network actively engages and contributes towards ensuring equality, acceptance and inclusion within the Trust. The aim of the LGBT+ Network is to ensure that the following values, practices and initiatives are promoted, shared and embedded within the Trust:

Promote a working environment where all LGBT+ staff feel supported, valued and are able to be themselves without fear of prejudice
Enable staff to achieve their potential
Challenge discrimination and to positively promote equality and acceptance
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 share experiences and receive peer support and to raise concerns and ideas in a safe and confidential environment
Improve the lives of service users and their families
To provide education and advice for all staff so they are able to respond to service user needs
To be a catalyst for change
To become confident in supporting people
To develop positive working relationships with other Trust networks

Interested in joining?

Membership is currently open to any staff member who identities as LGBT+. You can join the LGBT+ Network if you are straight but you will need to attend the LGBT+ Awareness Training and then the Allies Training session. Both courses are bookable through the portal.

By joining the network you will be given an opportunity to make a real difference and:

By being visible we will be able to support not only colleagues but also service users who identify as LGBT+ and be positive role models.
Ensure that the needs of all LGBT+ service users are identified and met by educating other staff on issues around gender, sexuality and pronouns.
You will also advise the Trust via the Network if you become aware of any direct or indirect discrimination towards staff and service users.
Being part of the Network will give you the opportunity to engage in activities that educate and inform staff and service users about LGBT+ issues. You will also be part of the process to embed the philosophy and values of the Trust around respect into everyday use.
By being visible we will be able to support not only colleagues but also service users who identify as LGBT+
Play an important role in helping to improve your workplace and raise awareness
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 of the staff network, please email: LGBT@cntw.nhs.uk

For details of the LGBT+ Network Co Chairs please visit the staff Intranet.