We are the LGBT staff network @NEAmbulance. We champion equality, diversity & inclusion for our staff & patientβs @PinkNews winner 2022π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
π₯ Weβre pleased to launch our new video to promote diversity in the #paramedic profession, created in association with @NHS_HealthEdEng.
Read more about the need to diversify the profession and watch the video here π bit.ly/3kNsfoW#ParamedicsUK
Would really appreciate @NEAmbulance staff completing this to give us a better understanding of what we do well and what we need to improve for LGBT people π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
The 2018 LGBT staff survey results helped guide us on areas of success to celebrate but also areas that need collective challenge and so, weβre doing it againβ¦
Work for the Ambulance Service and Identify as LGBT ?
Complete our 2023 LGBT Staff Survey
survey.yas.nhs.uk/s/lgbt-staβ¦
Thank you so much to @alistair_gunn from @NatAmbLGBTUK for joining us @NEAmbulance to deliver a #Bisexual awareness session for #LGBTHM23 Super informative & has given us a lot to think about re. ensuring bi people are more visible @NEAS_EDI π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
In 2022 @NatAmbLGBTUK released a new #CPD learning resource to help ambulance staff understanding the in LGBT , making us better equipped to provide informed care to all our patients. Take a look on our website π bit.ly/3I8AEwi#LGBTplusHM#InformedCare
So we only went and won it!!! What an absolutely incredible experience just to be at the @PinkNews Awardsβ¦never mind going on to win it! Extremely proud and humbled @NEAmbulance @NEAS_EDI @NatAmbLGBTUK#PinkNewsAwards#NEASPRIDE π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈππ
We are super excited to be attending the @PinkNews Awards tonight where @NEAmbulance is a finalist in the βPublic Sector Organisation of the Yearβ category. Wish us luck! π€π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈππ @NEAS_EDI @NatAmbLGBTUK
Loving seeing Paula & Keigheley proudly wearing their @NatAmbLGBTUK badge & @RainbowNHSBadge Exciting hearing Keigheley & Georgina chatting about their wedding plans! Good luck next year you two πΎ π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈππ @NEAmbulance#Ambulance @NEAS_EDI
We have a new chair πππ
Huge congrats to Daniel Crawford who has been voted in as chair of Proud@NEAS.
Really looking forward to working with you & the 3 co-vice chairs are excited to see the network progress with you at the helm! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ @NEAmbulance @NEAS_EDI
The video says it all! Incredibly proud of #TeamNEAS@NEAmbulance winning the tournament! Our 1st win ever!!! Thanks so much to @LGBT_CNTW for organising & huge well done to the other teams π Bring on next year where we will try & retain the title! π€πππ
Weβve had an incredible day at #DarlingtonPride Awesome atmosphere & so much positivity from the public towards the #Ambulance serviceπLots of comments to say how much it means to #LGBT people to see us visibly supporting them. We will continue to no matter what βπ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
We are excited to be at @DarlingtonPride today. Last #Pride of the season for @NEAmbulance Weβll be marching proudly in the parade then make sure you pop by to see our Pride ambo, chat to us about our services & grab some freebies #NEASPRIDE @NEAS_EDI π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
We wrap an ambulance for Pride because it visibly shows our support to LGBT people. Itβs wrapped only for Pride & not operational but we ensure there are enough resources on the road. We do many other initiatives to strive for LGBT inclusion & equality #NEASPRIDE π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ