We caught up with Ann Ellis, the Parent Education Manager at Barts Health, who provided us with an insight into what the maternity team have been up to during the pandemic. Ann has been facilitating the antenatal classes for 30 years and loves meeting new people in the process.
From my experience, conversations at work on race and equality issues are less likely to be had as people can feel uncomfortable. In my opinion it is extremely important that we start having these conversations to root out any prejudices and biases that we may subconsciously or consciously have towards our patients and colleagues.
I have experienced quite a few challenges with my transition from soldier to civilian. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without perseverance, keeping an open mind, and the support of management to pursue personal development opportunities.
Hello my name is Funke Bella and I am a Senior Radiographer at Newham Hospital.
Chief executive, Alwen Williams shares a statement of support and solidarity for our BAME commuinities and colleagues.
Being a ‘No Place For Hate’ Ambassador has given me the confidence and opportunity to speak out for those who are unable to speak up or speak out against all forms of discrimination.
In this blog, St Bartholomew's BAME network co-leads Celina Mfuko and Prisca Duah reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement.
Dr Olusegun Olusanya recalls caring for Covid-19 patients at the height of the pandemic.
I have learnt to recognise and cherish diversity throughout my life, and from an early age growing up in a polygamous family and attending one of a few Unity Secondary Schools established by the Nigerian Government to help foster unity in a country with hundreds of languages and dialects: I have lived within a world that is beautifully diverse. It set my values and my expectations for how you live and appreciate others in this world.
