Outcome A4 and Outcome C2
Outcome A4
Enhance our outreach and engagement activities with staff from underrepresented Protected Characteristics through the creation of the following staff networks:
- Ethnic Minority
- Disability
- LGBTQ+
Outcome C2
Establish a series of User Experience panels covering the 9 Protected Characteristics and Fairer Scotland Duty
Staff Diversity networks
We initially set a target of establishing 3 staff networks to represent the Protected Characteristics of Race, Disability, and Sexual Orientation/Gender Reassignment (Trans status). We are proud to have more than doubled our ambitions with the rollout of 7 networks representing the Protected Characteristics of Age, Sex, Religion/Belief plus Armed Forces in addition to the core categories detailed in our initial Outcome setting.
The networks and associated members form an integral part of our Board’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic
Plan, acting as subject matter experts to inform the revision of existing policy and development of new
policies aimed at reducing inequalities for patients, service users, staff and volunteers.
Networks are open to all staff, volunteers and allies based within the hospital community. Active network
members are entitled to protected time to attend and contribute towards these networks. This protected
time consists of 1 hour per month to attend the network meetings, up to 1 hour per month to attend national
network meetings, and up to 1 hour per month to undertake work associated with the network’s aims.
NHS Golden Jubilee recognises the importance that staff networks play in fostering an inclusive
workplace culture. In 2023 and 2024 we joined thousands of other organisations across the UK to host
dedicated events to mark National Day for Staff Networks.
Our events provided an opportunity for each network to showcase their vision for maximising inclusion
within the workplace by creating a platform to elevate the voices of a diverse group of staff with lived
experience. The design and purchase of bespoke pop up stands for each network has assisted with the
visual promotion of individual networks at themed events throughout the year to coincide with equality
calendar dates.
All Networks
- Annual celebration of National day for staff networks
Ethnical Minority Network
- Race Equality Calendar events
- Ethnic Minority Leadership Conference 2024
- Ethnic Minority networking lunch 2024
- Co-design of NHS Golden Jubilee Anti-racism Action Plan
Ability Network
- Disability Equality Calendar events
- Co-design of NHS Golden Jubilee Reasonable Adjustment
- Passport
- Mari Curi Fund raising event 2024
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
LGBTQ+ Network
- LGBTQ+ Equality Calendar events
- Co-design of NHS Golden Jubilee Pride Progress lanyards/belt clips
- Collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde LGBTQ+ Forum to celebrate Pride month annually
Spiritual Care Network
- Spiritual Care Equality Calendar events
- Audit of Spiritual Care Services
- Co-design of Spiritual Care Strategy 2023 – 2026
- Delivery of Interfaith week activities
Women's Network
- Women’s Equality Calendar events
- Development of resources focusing on gender-based violence
- Menopause café x4 sessions undertaken
- Promotional materials focusing on women’s cancers
- Review of Once for Scotland menopause policy
- Annual celebration of International Women’s Day
- Review and update of NHS Golden Jubilee Carers Guide
Young Person's Network
- Young People Equality Calendar events
- Supported NHS Golden Jubilee careers event – September 2024
- Planning and participation of STEM event – November 2024
- Promoted inclusivity and kindness through initiatives like World
- Kindness Day, reinforcing the network’s values and purpose.
Armed Forces Network
- Armed Forces Equality Calendar events
- Supporting annual Armistice Day/Remembrance Sunday events
- Supporting annual Lancastria memorial
