Upcoming meeting dates
- 4 February: 11.00am to 12.00pm – Worthing
- 26 March: 3.00pm to 4.00pm – Haywards Heath
- 23 April: 10.30am to 11.30am – Room6, level 11c, Louisa Martindale Building, Brighton
- 22 May: 1.30pm to 2.3.pm: Worthing
- 26 June: 3.00pm to 4.00pm: Brighton
This is a new network that leads on religion or belief issues in the Trust and local health community and we work in partnership with faith groups and various organisations.
We ensure that UHSussex supports and encourages all colleagues and patients in their spiritual wellbeing. Our colleagues/patients have a safe space within our chaplaincy, chapels and prayer rooms where they can explore their concerns and anxieties without fear of judgement.
We are committed to equality and support our colleagues and patients is various ways such as the creation of the Sanctuary at Worthing hospital and provision of ablution facilities for Muslims. A new temporary sanctuary space has also been created at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. We support our Muslim colleagues during Ramadan with water and dates.
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Main Goals of the Religion and Belief Staff Network:
On Monday 29 July 2024, saw the successful launch of the Religion and Belief Staff Network. The meeting marked a significant step forward in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the Trust. Below is a summary of the key points discussed and decisions made during the meeting:
Main Goals of the Religion and Belief Staff Network:
- Provide a Safe Space:
- A place where staff can connect and celebrate with others who share similar beliefs and experiences.
- Forum for Speaking Up:
- A platform where staff can raise issues and seek support.
- A space to explore ways to enhance colleagues’ experiences.
- Amplify Staff Voices:
- Utilizing the network’s sponsor to help amplify the voices of staff experts.
- Foster External Relationships:
- Building and maintaining relationships with external faith and belief communities.
- Advocacy for Inclusivity:
- Working with Recruitment Services to ensure the Trust remains an inclusive and diverse employer that attracts top talent.
Key Agreements:
- The network aims to represent every belief through a Council of Representative Equals (Conveners).
- Hybrid and quarterly meetings will be held going forward, with more meetings happening in the coming months
Next Steps:
- Council Convener: If interested in this role, or for more information, please reach out to [email protected].
- Network Membership: Staff members who wish to join the network should email us at [email protected] to receive updates and invitations to future meetings.
We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to building a supportive and inclusive community together. Thank you to everyone who participated in the launch meeting, and we encourage more of you to get involved.