Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network

The BAME network exists to create a supportive working environment and policy framework for black and minority ethnic (BAME) colleagues while also encouraging all staff within the trust to understand the needs of BAME individuals within the community. Its aims include working with the Trust to promote equality of opportunity and highlight the needs and inequalities that influence service delivery. We also celebrate the diversity of the workforce by participating in national and community events such as Black History Month and our stated aim is to co-ordinate other events as appropriate. The network meet every two months (the executive committee meets more frequently to drive our programmes forward) and we make use of Zoom and Teams for ease of access.