Recognising the diverse needs of individuals is important to ensure we create more opportunities and continue to offer excellent training and resources for all. As you will see below, we are taking steps to improve access. Your feedback matters to us and helps us to continue to drive change, so we encourage you to give us your feedback so that we can support everyone learning to their full potential.
At the Training Hub, we are dedicated to creating positive learning experiences for those working in general practice throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and we are committed to doing so in an inclusive way.
Pride in Practice Programme – extended!
We are delighted to extend our offer of funding the LGBT Foundation Pride in Practice 12-month programme as a pilot for an additional 6 practices in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to start in early 2025.
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity who provide a quality assured programme designed to improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people accessing primary care services.
The Pride in Practice programme provides training and an accredited award, as well as ongoing support and resources.
For more information, please download the offer below (PDF) which includes FAQs.
How to apply:
Download and complete the application form below. Email your completed form to candptraininghub@nhs.net with ‘Pride in Practice application’ in the subject line.
Application deadline: 10am on Monday 6th January 2025
See Me First
We recently held our first Training Hub team away day where we launched ‘See Me First’. A staff-led initiative our organisation is committed to, promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. The initiative seeks to tackle any form of discrimination and encourages staff to speak up. To find out more, CLICK HERE to watch a short video.
Make a pledge
Those who accept a badge are asked to make a personal pledge and many of our team have done so. Click on the + tab below to read some of our Training Hub team pledges. Think about what your pledge might be.
- As EDI Project Manager, I am passionate and motivated in working collaboratively within our organisation, general practice and the wider healthcare system to encourage creating and maintaining a culture of respect, understanding, and inclusivity. I believe a welcoming environment means everyone can feel equal, valued and empowered. (Jo Jones)
- I pledge to help contribute to visibility and support those that are feeling alone and/or are not aware of support and services available. (Aleesha Hitchcock)
- Through my role as Nurse Educator, I am committed to raising awareness of the direct impact that disadvantage, discrimination and exclusion has on health and wellbeing. I will support front line nurses to find ways of reducing inequalities in their own practice. (Kathryn Caley)
- I pledge to stop and think before I judge others and consider my words and tone of voice so as not to judge others. To try and see beneath the exterior to the person inside. (Jenny Aston)
- I pledge to take opportunity to ask questions of the people around me to better understand difference and reduce barriers to meaningful engagement. (Jo Hercules)
- I pledge to always push the agenda of equality. You always treat people as I would want to be treated. (Jo Oldfield)
- In my role as a nurse in general practice and as a clinical educator lead, I come across individuals from all walks of life, whether colleagues, patients or students. I pledge to continue treating them all as individuals and with dignity and respect, to ensure they feel safe and free from discrimination. I pledge to be non-judgemental, to try and actively listen every time and to support and encourage a culture of respect, equality and inclusiveness for all. (Karen Prince)
- I pledge to treat people the same way I would like to be treated. (Jigar Raval)
- I pledge to work with local, regional and national colleagues to improve data reporting so that we can evidence improvements & share best practice. (Karen Key)
- I pledge to be the best I can, see every person as individuals and treat all with equality and fairness whilst making sure I treat everyone how I would want to be treated. (Nicola Arbon)
- I pledge to challenge inequalities within my practice & also within my role as a clinical educator. (Sharon Ankin)
- I pledge to recognize and celebrate the diversity of all individuals by fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. I commit to actively listening, learning, and advocating for equality and inclusion in all aspects of my personal and professional life. I will stand against discrimination and work towards creating a culture that embraces and empowers every unique voice. (Shiroze Shamsudeen)
- I pledge to be more inquisitive about possible challenges delegates on Induction face. (Alison Cotuk)
EoE Disability Transformation Project
UK Disability History Month runs from 14 November until 20 December 2024and the theme for 2024 is Disability, Livelihood and Employment.
We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the East of England EDI disability transformation project, a lived experience project around disability in the workforce.
To support them in raising awareness and showcasing the reality of disability, we are sharing the lived experiences, biographies and stories that they have collated.
Click here to read (PDF, opens in new browser window)
Freedom to Speak Up Guardians
October 2024 was Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Month and this year’s theme is Listen Up.
Primary care leaders are encouraged to raise awareness of FTSU and ensure colleagues have access to trained and registered FTSU guardians. Campaign resources and FTSU training is available on the National Guardian’s website to support this. They have also published a new report exploring the different FTSU models adopted in primary care settings.
Please find below to download the Freedom to Speak Up Policy for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB.
To contact by phone, please call 0800 915 1571 (Safecall – anonymous independent reporting service) or by email cpicb.speakup@nhs.net
Click here to download the Freedom to Speak Policy
Accessing Disability Support
HEE is undertaking work to deliver a toolkit style resource, the ‘Find Your Way Guide’ and has commissioned Diversity and Ability (D&A), to help.
If you’re disabled, neurodiverse, or have a long-term health condition, you may be eligible for additional support as you study and work in healthcare.
For further information and to guide your way through the process, visit the Diversity and Ability website.
Our Website
Our website aims to meet the international WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standard, that explains how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
You can find Website Accessibility Help here
You can find our Website Accessibility Statement on this page
Content
If you require any of our content in an alternative format, please get in touch to discuss via candptraininghub@nhs.net
Events
If you are attending a Training Hub event and need to advise us of any health conditions, mobility requirements, impairments or learning disabilities so we can cater for your needs please get in touch via candptraininghub@nhs.net
Feedback
We really value your feedback, if you have any further feedback that you would like to give us including the accessibility of our events and any content you receive, we are always happy to listen. Please get in touch via candptraininghub@nhs.net