Our aim is for everyone to feel as safe and supported as possible when they come to work. Working within the NHS, we are often caring for people when they are at their most vulnerable, frustrated or sometimes confused state, and we witness behaviours that many others don’t have to in their working day.
Your safety and wellbeing matters, and as an organisation, we have a responsibility to make sure every colleague feels protected, respected and heard. We know that many of you do not feel as safe or supported at work as you should, and recognise that this needs to change.
As part of our ongoing work to improve your wellbeing support and ensure that your experience at work is the best it can be, we're focusing on how we are Creating a Safer Environment across all UHL Group sites.
Creating a Safer Environment
On these pages you can find information on support and initiatives you can access, whether that's dealing with violence and aggression, discrimination, wellbeing concerns, or other workplace challenges.
David Melia, Chief Nurse at UHL Group, said: "We have a responsibility to ensure every colleague feels safe and supported, and we know there is more work to be done. While support services exist, your feedback told us colleagues don't always know how to access them or don't feel confident help will be there. As part of our ongoing work to improve your experiences, Creating a Safer Environment aims to ensure clear, accessible pathways to support are embedded across our organisation, without barriers."
