EDI Discovery Week 2026

Welcome to our Building Belonging EDI Discovery Week, dedicated to building awareness of how equality, diversity and inclusion can shape patient care and staff experiences, and inspire meaningful changes that create workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.

What is it?

A week of live, EDI-themed virtual lunch and learn sessions. We’ll also be highlighting additional learning and resources available on our website, so there are plenty of opportunities to broaden your perspective and continue your learning journey at your own pace.

Who is it for?

Recognising that creating inclusive cultures is everyone’s business, we are expanding EDI Discovery Week beyond general practice to welcome colleagues from across neighbourhood teams and partner organisations in the Central East ICB area. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities for our workforce and the people we serve.

How to book?

If you already have a Training Hub account simply click on the ‘Book here’ links below and log in to book your place. If you do not have a Training Hub account please click here to create one – if your practice/organisation is not listed during the account creation process, please contact us at candptraininghub@nhs.net for assistance

When is it?

See draft schedule below (subject to change). All sessions are 12:30-13:30.

Date Topic & Speaker(s)  Booking
Mon 19 October Understanding why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matters
Dr Jessica Randall-Carrick / Dr Annete Moyo, C&P
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Tue 20 October Patient Voices: Real Stories, Real Impact
Florence Otule, Patient and Social Worker / Lee Brown
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Wed 21 October Staff Voices: Creating a Workplace Where Everyone Belongs
Dr Camilla Tilbury / Dr Neda Barzegar-Befroi, C&P
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Thu 22 October Digital Tools and Assistive Technologies
Mary Lavender, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Fri 23 October Practical Approaches to Improve the Experience for Patients and Colleagues
Danny Karystinos, Organisational Psychologist
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Where?

These workshops will be delivered virtually via either Zoom or MS Teams, see event booking pages for more info.

Programme & Speakers

Monday 19 October

Understanding why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matters

Join us for the opening session of our new EDI Discovery Week, where Dr Annete Moyo and Dr Jessica Randall-Carrick will explore the core principles of EDI and their relevance to NHS General Practice as well as the regional picture.

Dr Annete Moyo

GP

Annete completed her medical degree in Zimbabwe and worked at United Bulawayo Hospitals before moving to the UK. She trained as a General Practitioner and is now a GP Partner in Lincolnshire, a GP Trainer and a Medical Student Tutor at the University of Lincoln. Dr Moyo also serves as Vice-President of the Zimbabwe Doctors Association UK and is Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Training Hub’s Education & Inclusion GP, where she champions equity, representation, and belonging in primary care.

Dr Jessica Randall-Carrick

GP

Jessica works as a GP in Peterborough and co-ordinates the Deep End Network across C&P and the East of England region. She is passionate about improving the health & wellbeing of those in the most challenging socio-economic circumstances and seeks to connect with others to collaborate and advocate for such individuals & communities. Jessica seeks to ensure that systems and processes ensure good quality, equitable, person-centred clinical care. She is the Regional Medical Director Primary Care & System Improvement (NHSEoE), the National Primary Care Medical Directorate Long Term Condition Lead and is also Co-Chair of the Modern Service Framework – Cardiovascular Disease.

Tuesday 20 October

Patient Voices: Real Stories, Real Impact

An opportunity to listen, reflect, and learn from diverse patient experiences, helping us better understand the needs of the communities we serve.

Florence Otule

Patient and Social Worker

Florence is an African Christian, wife, mother of three and a Social Worker who has lived in the UK for over 20 years. As a service user herself, she brings personal lived experience, alongside the experiences of her family in accessing and receiving healthcare services. This combined with her professional background in Social Work gives her a unique perspective on the healthcare system. She is passionate about using this experience to contribute to meaningful conversations about the quality, accessibility and delivery of care, and to ensure that the voices and experiences of service users are heard and valued.

Lee Brown

(Bio to follow)

Wednesday 21 October

Staff Voices: Creating a Workplace Where Everyone Belongs

Learning from the lived experiences of GPs in C&P to build belonging, inclusion, and a stronger workplace culture.

Dr Camilla Tilbury

GP

Camilla has worked as a GP in Cambridgeshire for the past 18 years and currently works as a retainer GP and GP trainer. Supporting and developing the next generation of doctors is something she is particularly passionate about, and she feels privileged to also work as the Postgraduate Associate Dean for GP Training in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Outside of work, Camilla is a busy parent to four children and when time allows, she enjoys hiking and travelling, which provide a great opportunity to recharge and explore new places.

Dr Neda Barzegar-Befroei

GP

Neda is an NHS GP in Cambridgeshire. Alongside her clinical role, she is Chair of Trustees for a charity supporting women and girls affected by honour-based abuse. Prior to becoming Chair, Neda was a survivor ambassador for the charity, contributing to awareness-raising and advocacy that helped inform policy change. She has also volunteered with ‘Doctors of the World’, supporting people facing barriers to healthcare in London, and is currently involved in a programme mentoring refugee healthcare professionals. Neda’s own experience of migration and navigating different cultural identities has shaped her personal and professional perspective on inclusion and belonging.

Thursday 22 October

Digital Tools and Assistive Technologies

Join us as we explore how digital tools and innovations can help overcome barriers, enhance communication, support diverse communities, and create environments where both staff and patients can thrive.

Mary Lavender

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Mary is a Speech and Language Therapist at CNTW NHS Trust with over 20 years’ experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). As Digital Health and Inclusion Lead and Chair of the Trust’s Disabled Staff Network, she is a passionate advocate for Assistive and Digital Solutions. Working with executive teams to bring positive change and raise awareness of digital accessibility. Mary has collaborated with disability and mainstream technology companies, spoken at the House of Commons on Accessible and Assistive Technology, and is recognised internationally as an AT Scholar. She is passionate about breaking down barriers and enabling people to thrive.

Friday 23 October

Practical Approaches – to improve the experience for both patients and colleagues

As we bring together the learning from this week, this engaging session explores examples of inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments, providing an opportunity identify simple actions to support EDI in Primary Care.

Danny Karystinos

Organisational Psychologist & Transformation Lead

Danny is an Organisational Psychologist with a healthcare background, having worked as a qualified nurse and senior leader across hospital and healthcare settings. He specialises in People and Organisational Development, with experience in organisational change, service improvement, culture transformation, and project management, including a previous role as System Culture Transformation Lead within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB. An executive coach and passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, Danny draws on both his professional expertise and lived experience as a gay man and EDI champion to help create more inclusive, positive workplace cultures where people can thrive.

Other Events & Resources

 

Tue 20 October, 19:00-21:00:  RCGP Intercultural Communication Skills for GPs
This highly practical and thought-provoking online workshop is aimed at GPs who work in culturally and linguistically diverse settings and are keen to improve communication with patients and/or colleagues.

Belonging in Practice: Video recordings of the 6 sessions of Belonging in Practice webinars delivered from April to September 2026 will be available to view in early October.

LGBT Foundation bespoke Module (TBC)

Resource library: Our online library contains a variety of EDI & B resources. Click here for an EDI search or visit the library here and use the filters to refine your search.

EDI Related Opportunities

Pride in Practice Programme

We’re delighted to offer another opportunity for practices in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to apply for a funded place on the LGBT foundation Pride in Practice. The 12-month programme provides training, an accredited award as well as ongoing support and resources. Click here to find out more and apply.

Please email candptraininghub@nhs.net if you have a questions about the programme.