Additional Resources
Below we have listed some EDI resources which may be of use / interest to yourself or your teams.
Click here to find out more about our Staff Networks and how to join.
NHS Employers EDI - https://
NHS England EDI Improvement Plan - https://
Liverpool Museums - https://
Equality Act 2010 - https://
Jane Elliot's Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes Exercise - https:/
LGBTQ+ Guide To The Liverpool City Region - Website
Anti-racism - Racism in Medicine - https://
There are more than 600 different conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or nervous system. These are called neurological conditions.
A neurological condition is any condition that affects the brain, spinal cord or nervous system. Many are well-known, such as stroke, dementia, cluster headaches and ADHD. There are also hundreds of conditions that only affect an unlucky few, such as trigeminal neuralgia, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome and Huntington’s disease. Some neurological conditions can begin suddenly, such as brain injury. Some you are born with, such as epilepsy. Others, like multiple sclerosis, can develop over time.
The Brain Charity is the only charity in the UK to be here for every single one of them. The Brain Charity provide practical help, emotional support, and social activities to thousands of people from all over the UK. They support anyone based in the UK who has a neurological condition, and their family, friends, and carers too.
To find out more visit their website here: https:/
To book on to our Panel Discussion: 'Reclaiming Narratives: Untold Success Stories of Black Individuals' please click here.
To book your health checks as part of the Health & Wellbeing day on the 16th October, please do so here. *please note, our Occupational Health Team will not be able to facilitate doing your health check if you have not booked an appointment.*
Additional Resources
Resources to encourage the conversation.
- Writing about ethnicity
- How Black History is taught in our schools
- To make progress on race equality we need inclusive conversations
- 6 ways to be antiracist, because being 'not racist' isn't enough
- Why are people racist?
- Decolonise the curriculum
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story
- Understanding unconscious bias
- The Institute for Black Atlantic Research (IBAR)
- Research Centre for Migration, Diaspora and Exile (MIDEX)
- Global Race Centre for Equality (GRACE)
October marks Black History Month 2025, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and stories of Black communities across the UK. This year’s theme, "Standing Firm in Power and Pride", recognises resilience, strength, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices.
There are many local and national opportunities to learn, listen, and celebrate which have been listed below.
Christmas can be a challenging time for some of our colleagues for various reasons. This might include being away from family, experiencing personal loss, or worrying about loved ones in other countries. As a trust, we understand these difficulties and are committed to supporting our staff through this season. Please remember to visit our wellbeing pages for information and guidance, and we've also provided a list of local and national resources to assist you or your colleagues during this period. These include bereavement support, mental health services, and organisations that can help. We hope these resources can provide some comfort and support over the festive season.
Support for Personal Loss
Liverpool Bereavement Service: Offers counselling and support for various types of loss, including child loss. Contact them at 0151 236 3932 or visit their office at 6 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AF. Click Here
Cruse Bereavement Support: Provides national support via their helpline at 0808 808 1677 and offers online resources for those grieving click here.
Support for Domestic Changes
Victim Care Merseyside: Supports those dealing with personal trauma, including domestic issues. Call 0151 777 5683 or visit their website for tailored advice. Click Here.
Citizens Advice Liverpool: Offers free advice on housing, legal rights, and domestic issues. Contact them via Citizens Advice for local support Click Here.
Support for Family Separation
British Red Cross International Family Tracing Service: Helps individuals locate and connect with family members separated due to conflict or migration. Contact them through their local office in Liverpool Click Here.
Support for Concerns About Loved Ones in Conflict or Disaster Areas
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Offers disaster response services and family tracing internationally. Access support through IFRC or their UK branch
Liverpool Light: Provides crisis mental health services for those struggling with anxiety or trauma, open from 6 PM to 1 AM daily. Visit 181-185 London Road, Liverpool, or call their 24-hour line at 0808 196 3550 or visit here.
Health & Wellbeing Support
Pathways Advice Service, Life rooms - https://
Mary Seacole House: Mary Seacole House was set up to provide a mental health resource in the area where most marginalised communities lived. The people who campaigned to set up Mary Seacole House were a mixture of professionals, family members and people living in the community aware of the lack of mental health support in the area. To visit their website to find out more, click here.
Kind to Your Mind Liverpool: Loneliness can impact on your mental wellbeing and you may feel tired, angry, frustrated or lacking in confidence. If you feel lonely then there are things you can do to help you feel better, and there is free local support available to help you. To visit the website for more information and support, click here.
South Asian Heritage Month 2025
About the South Asian Heritage Month - South Asian Heritage Trust
Join us in commemorating and celebrating South Asian cultures, diverse heritage, histories and communities during South Asian Heritage Month taking place from 18 July – 17 August 2025.
Throughout the month we hope to:
· Explore the traditions, languages, customs, and rituals that have travelled through generations, grounding identity and shaping family and community
· Celebrate the ways South Asian communities in the UK build connections through shared heritage, creating vibrant, supportive, and resilient spaces and bringing people together through food, art and music
· Highlight influential figures from South Asian communities in our workforce, communities and beyond whose journeys have significantly impacted society, healthcare, culture, politics, arts, and sciences
· Share the stories of our family’s journeys from South Asia to the UK. Reflecting on the reasons, challenges, and triumphs that marked their paths
Explore the events taking place below:
Explore and learn about the rich and diverse heritage of South Asia
Information: Hear from our colleagues as they explore the traditions, languages, customs, and rituals that have travelled through generations, grounding identity and shaping family and community. Each week we will hear a different perspective from one of our colleagues.
📅 When: Monday 4 August – 1pm-2pm
📍 Where: Online, Join the meeting now
Exploring the culinary richness of South Asia
Information: South Asia, a vibrant and diverse region is known for its rich culture and exquisite cuisine. Sample at our restaurants throughout July and August.
📅 When: Throughout July and August 2025
📍 Where: In our restaurants across our hospitals
Organ donation inequalities are costing lives
Information: Join this powerful lunchtime session on organ donation awareness from the South Asian Heritage Trust and Asian Professionals National Alliance NHS. With Professor Habib Naqvi, Dr Binita Kane + lived experience voices. Open to all NHS staff through NHS Employers.
📅 When: 12:30- 1:30pm, Wednesday 30 July
📍 Where: Online, Organ donation inequalities are costing lives
Support your wellbeing through Yoga
Information: Originating in India, Yoga can help to relieve stress and improve wellbeing as well as helping to develop flexibility, strength balance and co-ordination. Join us for sessions throughout the month.
📅 When: Wednesdays at 12:30pm (Cost £5 per person)
📍 Where: Liverpool Innovation Park
Yoga Nidra practice at Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Information: A 40 minute Yoga Nidra practice with the intention of ‘Connection'. Yoga Nidra is deep relaxation practice, guided through breathwork, sensations/feelings, visualisations and setting a Sankalpa (intention/personal resolution).
📅 When: 3pm, Thursday 31 July
📍 Where: Blair Bell, Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Celebration Event
Information: The month will culminate in an event bring people together to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrancy of South Asia. Join us for music, dancing and activities designed to support building connections and getting to know your colleagues.
📅 When: 12pm-1pm, Wednesday 13th August
📍 Where: Aintree University Hospital
NHS Employers has some great resources which you can access here: Supporting South Asian Heritage Month 2025 | NHS Employers
We will update events throughout the month.
Are you a veteran, a serving member of the Armed Forces, a reservist, or a family member of someone who is currently serving?
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support members of the Armed Forces community including those who work within our organisation. You may be eligible for additional support, resources, or guidance through the Trust.
If you are part of the Armed Forces community, or if you work with someone who is, we encourage you to let us know. This helps us ensure the appropriate support and signposting is available to you.
To access our supporting documents and find out more about the services and resources available, please click the following links.
We've created a short video on allyship here at the Trust, highlighting why it's important and how you can be a better ally to colleagues.
To watch the video, click here.
Under the Equality Act 2010, the Trust has a duty to take positive steps to ensure that employees with a disability can access and also progress in employment. This goes beyond avoiding treating employees with a disability, job applicants and potential job applicants unfavourably and can mean taking additional steps to which non-disabled employees and applicants are not entitled. This is called the duty to make reasonable adjustments.
A reasonable adjustment may be required when either: a person with a disability applies for and is recruited to a post; when an employee becomes disabled; when the impact of a disability or medical condition deteriorates for an employee; when there is a change to the workplace or employment arrangements, or when there is need for an employee with a disability to undertake further training.
For more information, view the Workforce Reasonable Adjustment SOP here.
The Carer Passport can be completed by any employee who has caring responsibilities which affect their work now or may do in the near future. The Carers Passport is a document which identifies carers and can be used to support conversations between you and your manager to explain your caring situation, how it impacts you within work and to discuss possible options to support you within work such as any reasonable adjustments that could be agreed to support you in work should you need them. It is designed to stop carers having to re-explain and re-justify why they have certain adjustments in place when their manager changes or goes on leave.
The Passport needs to be completed alongside and agreed with your manager, who must take into account both supporting you with your situation but also considering the needs of the service and what adjustments are reasonable.
The template passport below contains some further information and prompts to help you prepare for the conversation and as well as some tips for managers. The passport is owned by the employee but a copy can be stored securely in the employees personnel file. Download the template Carer Passport here - Carer Passport
We are proud to be celebrating East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month throughout September with a range of events recognising and honouring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities.
To open the month, we invite you to join our virtual event where colleagues will share their lived experiences and personal stories:
📅 Monday 1 September🕐 1:00pm – 2:00pm🔗 Click here to join
We will close the month with a panel discussion reflecting on key themes and perspectives
📅 Tuesday 30 September🕐 1:00pm – 2:00pm🔗 Click here to join
In addition, our catering teams will be offering rotating menus featuring traditional dishes from across East and Southeast Asia at our sites throughout the month. We encourage you to explore and enjoy these flavours.
Join us as we celebrate, learn, and share together!
