The LGBT staff network was launched in 2009 to provide a forum for LGBT+ staff to share experiences, provide support and social opportunities, and to help the organisation to understand LGBT+ issues.

The aim of the network is to help maintain a work environment which is open, supportive and promotes equality of opportunity for all staff. The main objectives are:

  • To work with the trust to educate managers, eliminate discrimination experienced by LGBT+ staff and to influence policy.
  • To share an understanding of the experiences of LGBT+ staff and patients.
  • To celebrate difference and diversity through internal communications and involvement in key regional PRIDE events.
  • To provide support and signposting mechanisms for staff.
  • To support the public health message in LGBT+ communities and help identify service delivery issues for the community.
  • To provide opportunities to social networking with and external to the organisation.
A group of frontline and corporate staff standing in front of an ambulance at the National Ambulance LGBT conference (2018)

To find out more or to see how you can get involved email [email protected]. You can follow the LGBT+ Network on Twitter, follow @NWAmb_LGBT.