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Upcoming Events
1st March – Zero Discrimination Day celebrated by the UN
LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week to return in March 2023 (https://www.newfamilysocial.org.uk/)
‘1, 2, 3, or more?’ is the theme of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023, which returns from 6 March 2023. With record numbers of looked-after children across the UK, there’s never been greater need for more LGBTQ+ people to consider adoption or fostering.
The 2023 campaign asks LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting or fostering single children or those in sibling groups. Research by the BBC in 2020 found that more than half of sibling groups in care are split up. In some cases, this is because the children need separate care. In others, it’s because of a lack of foster carers or adoptive parents who can care for siblings.
The campaign will bring together the UK’s adoption and foster care agencies with LGBTQ+ potential applicants. Now in its eleventh year, the campaign remains the only one to focus on LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ adoptive parents now represent the second largest group of all adopters in England. 1 in 6 adoptions in the country in 2022 were to same-sex couples. In Wales it was 1 in 4. In Northern Ireland, it was 1 in 10. In Scotland in 2021, 1 in 11 adoptions were to same-sex couples.
Feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested. To share any updates in future newsletters please email: england.lgbtadvisor@nhs.net
#NHSSafeguarding save the date for our next free learning together week 27th to 31st March 2023.
It’s all about doing better at those mental capacity moments.
LGBT+ History Month events
February 1-28 |
LGBT+ History Month Event Calendar |
You can search for LGBT+ events throughout the year – can search by geographical area and event category. |
Events by the NHS Leadership Academy London:
(This February, the London Leadership Academy is partnering with MindOut, a mental health charity dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT community – see below for planned events)
Wednesday, February 1510:00-11:00 |
LGBTQ Mental Health Inequalities, virtual session |
This training will allow participants to gain insight into the experiences and needs of LGBTQ people with mental health issues; this brief crash course in LGBTQ mental health awareness will cover a broad range of topics and is suitable for attendees of various knowledge levels. Trainees will learn about the propensity for anxiety, depression, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and self-harm in LGBTQ populations, and the dynamic societal forces that contribute to these health phenomena. |
Events by Health Education England:
(HEE’s Diversity, Inclusion and Participation team, in conjunction with HEEROs (HEE LGBT+ Network), have commissioned MindOut, an LGBT Mental Health Project Charity, to deliver two sessions)
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Wednesday, February 15 10:00-11:00 |
LGBTQIA+ Wellbeing Session: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Colleagues through transition |
In this session, participants can expect to explore common dynamics and disparities in LGBTQIA+ mental health, including minority stress, intersectionality, and belongingness. During this period of great change at HEE, how can LGBTQIA+ staff move through uncertainty together? How can we prioritize living well and maintaining mindfulness amongst looming forces that make our LGBTQ+ lives more challenging? This will be a casual and reflective space for HEE colleagues to debrief and envision together for the future of our community, while remaining grounded in the present. |
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Wednesday, February 22 11:00-12:00 |
In this session, delegates can expect to analyse the representation of LGBTQ characters in visual media and will explore common tropes and characterisations that have riddled mainstream media for over a century. Aligning with LGBTQ+ History Month’s 2023 theme of “Behind the Lens”, training participants will discuss if seeing queer characters on the big screen usualises or oversimplifies the existence of queerness and if so, how? |
Events by NHS England Southwest:
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Friday, February 24 10:00-11:30 |
This training session goes back to basics when thinking about LGBTQIA+ inclusion including a dip into terminology and understanding the acronym; pronouns and why they matter and a quick dive into the challenges faced by the community both in the workplace and within society. The session concludes with some tips on how to be an ally and offer you help in your inclusion journey. This is a safe space, for colleagues to learn and grow and there is no such thing as a silly question. |
(Credit to Nora Latapi-Dean, NHS England South West for pulling together these dates, which we have borrowed)
Events by the NHS Leadership Academy South East:
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Thursday, February 23 10:00-11:30 |
Leadership Espresso – Mindout: Trans Allyship |
In this session, we will explore experiences of trans and nonbinary people from a non-clinical perspective, including learning about social and medical transition. Delegates can expect to learn about what it means to be an ally in theory and in practice and explore what the trans and nonbinary community needs from its cisgender allies. The workshop will also explore non-optical allyship, using trans-inclusive language, and the best practices and limitations of pronouns in the workplace. |
Upcoming Events
1st March – Zero Discrimination Day celebrated by the UN
LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week to return in March 2023 (https://www.newfamilysocial.org.uk/)
‘1, 2, 3, or more?’ is the theme of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023, which returns from 6 March 2023. With record numbers of looked-after children across the UK, there’s never been greater need for more LGBTQ+ people to consider adoption or fostering.
The 2023 campaign asks LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting or fostering single children or those in sibling groups. Research by the BBC in 2020 found that more than half of sibling groups in care are split up. In some cases, this is because the children need separate care. In others, it’s because of a lack of foster carers or adoptive parents who can care for siblings.
The campaign will bring together the UK’s adoption and foster care agencies with LGBTQ+ potential applicants. Now in its eleventh year, the campaign remains the only one to focus on LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ adoptive parents now represent the second largest group of all adopters in England. 1 in 6 adoptions in the country in 2022 were to same-sex couples. In Wales it was 1 in 4. In Northern Ireland, it was 1 in 10. In Scotland in 2021, 1 in 11 adoptions were to same-sex couples.
Feel free to forward this email to anyone who may be interested. To share any updates in future newsletters please email: england.lgbtadvisor@nhs.net
South West Prevent Conference Level 4&5 CPD for Prevent Leads
Bond Solon Clinical Leadership in Safeguarding Virtual Classroom (2 Days)
This course is designed for all safeguarding leads with operational accountability for safeguarding children and adults, such as designated and named professionals and those who undertake strategic safeguarding roles.
Clinical Leadership in Safeguarding 2022- South West
| The SSCP are excited to be holding their first post-pandemic conference with a focus on building partnerships. Throughout the day you will hear from keynote speakers who are experts in their field and run a series of topical workshops for both managers and frontline practitioners; including Behaviour as Communication, Strengths Based Practice and many more…! There will also be opportunities to network, with a market stall event showcasing agencies which support children, young people & families in Somerset. This event is provided completely free of charge* with refreshments throughout the day, and buffet lunch provided. Book your place now – we look forward to seeing you there! |