Ethnic Minority Staff Network SPFT

Grab your tickets via the following link, or on the door this Saturday 7th Oct: eventbrite.com/e/black-bright…

Happy Black History Month! Brighton's own Black Brighton Market are celebrating their 1 Year anniversary this Saturday with stalls from local artists and creatives, and Akin Soul headlining jadehylton.com/black-brighton…

Spread the word! 📢 Produced by @MindOutLGBTQ and supported by @ukblackpride, WellFest is a free event led by and centring LGBTQ+ people of colour. Reserve your place on Eventbrite here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellfest-202…. 🏳️‍🌈 #Brighton #LGBTQIA #wellness

Ramadan Mubarak to all who are celebrating!

This Saturday, go on down to The Actors Pub in Brighton for the Black Brighton Market! This event hosts local Black creators and artists, as well as featuring musical performances and food Click below for more info and tickets! jadehylton.com/black-brighton…

We are wishing everyone a very warm, safe and happy Christmas today. May this festive season bring joy and happiness to you and your loved ones.

Hanukkah begins today, we are wishing everyone a peaceful, happy and joyful time.

Today marks the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. However, modern slavery is on the rise. Please visit un.org/en/observances… to find out more.

A reminder to all SPFT that you are invited to join the Ethnic Minority and Spirituality Staff Network's Christmas Carol Service taking place on Saturday 3rd December, 3-4pm. To RSVP please contact the network!

Today is the start of Inter Faith Week in the UK. It is an opportunity to increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK and increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs. #interfaithweek

Happy Diwali to all our network members, SPFT colleagues and colleagues across the NHS who are celebrating today! We would love to know how you are celebrating, so please do let us know 😀

The new Sussex Race Equality Transformation Board Anti-racism statement. @NHSSussex #blackhistorymonthsussex @withoutstigma

There is still time to express an interest in speaking at our network event "Sharing Stories and Networking". We are inviting colleagues from the network to share any story they wish about their heritage. Send us an email for more information - emstaffnetwork@spft.nhs.uk

The first network meeting since the relaunch is taking place today between 13:00-14:00. Please feel free to drop in at anytime during the hour, we would love to meet you. If you are unable to make this meeting but would like to get involved with the network, do let us know.

We'll be hosting a webinar on Black History Month and Mental Health with @brixtonresearch on the 19th October between 12:30-1:30. All colleagues within SPFT and across the ICS are welcome to join. Email us at EMstaffnetwork@spft.nhs.uk for a joining link.

Today commemorates the birthday of the late great Desmond Tutu, who was a South African archbishop best known for his opposition to apartheid in South Africa, for which he received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1984. How can we all support one another to challenge discrimination?

The network is joined by @PaulCrooksUK this Wednesday 5th October 12-1pm, who is hosting a webinar and Q+A on "Black Ancestry for Beginners: The Guide to Tracing Your Roots with Paul Crooks". All SPFT staff are welcome, so email if you are interested - emstaffnetwork@spft.nhs.uk

Today is the start of Black History Month! This years theme is "Time for Change: Action Not Words". As a network we will be starting the conversation on how we can recognise the importance of a diverse workforce. Today we ask, what change do you need us to make? Happy #BHM 😀

We are still looking for network members who would like to share their life stories in an upcoming webinar from SPFT staff on celebrating diversity of our staff. Email sophie.lecky@spft.nhs.uk to let us know if you are interested!

SPFT's Ethnic Minority Staff Network has an exciting line-up of events taking place throughout October, to celebrate Black History Month! If you are interested in getting involved, attending or finding out more, email the network at EMstaffnetwork@spft.nhs.uk