Amanda Sutton

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@LEGO_Group OMG, beyond excited!!!

@garthnix I've loved your books for many years. I have reread particularly the Old Kingdom and Morrow Days, I even named my cat Mogget after my favourite character. Hope you like my Old Kingdom inspired tattoo in honour of Sabriel's 25th anniversary. Thank you for the journeys.

Our eldest is at Uni in Salford and studying Film Production. A group of them are looking for funding for their short film. If anyone wants to contribute here is the link. gofundme.com/f/crowd-fundin…

I'm having my say, make sure you have yours! @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU #staffsurvey #NHS

2 part time vacancies available in my team. Closing date next week @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 9. Accept that not everyone will feel comfortable speaking up to their line manager. This is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities, it could be for many reasons. Ensure workers know who they can speak to other than you.

FTSU tips for managers @NatGuardianFTSU @NCICNHS 8. Work hard to understand the barriers that colleagues from minority ethnic communities or international recruits, LGBT+, people with disabilities and long term conditions or any other protected characteristics, might face.

FTSU tips for managers @NatGuardianFTSU @NCICNHS 7. Be aware of the barriers preventing workers speaking up. These include perceptions that nothing happens, it's not their job, they will be ignored or face negative response.

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 6. Shift the focus from WHO has spoken up to WHAT is being said. Change blame from what I am hearing into what can be learned. It helps to think "would I react the same if it was being said by someone else" .

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 5. Encourage curiosity about the status quo and, where appropriate, accept challenge. It's ok to ask and know "why"

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 4. Familiarise yourself with your organisation’s speaking-up arrangements. NCIC staff, look out for the soon to be published new policy which details a load of useful contacts, internal and external, including mine!

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 3. If you have concerns of your own, be a positive role-model by speaking up yourself. It is always good to remember what it's like to be that person so you can empathise when someone speaks up to you.

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 2. Thank workers who speak up and give them feedback if necessary. This doesn't have to be detailed but to reassure you have listened and taken appropriate action. You should also ask for feedback from the speaker.

I am posting managers quick FTSU tips over next 2 weeks. @NCICNHS #ftsu @NatGuardianFTSU 1. Encourage workers to speak up in daily working life, including team meetings, supervisions and informal chats. Remind them that speaking up does not have to involve a formal process

Very proud to be part of this. Please do come along

@NHSE_Diversity #NHSEPartners @hamidmotraghi @NCICNHS @ScotttheBoom Fantastic end to the Diversity in Health and Care Partners programme. Great networking with colleagues across the country and can't wait to do it all again next year. It's been amazing, highly recommend.

@NHSE_Paul Thank you for my book. I chose Black box thinking by Matthew Syed. Fab day thank you Paul and team

Scott Morrison teaching us the concept of Boom Vs Bust. #nhsepartners @nhse_diversity

A huge thank you to the amazing staff (Bob and Laura and the man on reception whose name I didn't catch) at A&E WCH 3am this morning for taking excellent care of my wife having an asthma attack. THANK YOU. @lollybrighteyes is doing well and I'm looking after her. @NCICNHS