Patrick Riley Human Resources Manager

Cwm Taf HB approached by Elite Support Agency and NHS Centre For Equality and Human Rights

Why Participate ? Right thing to do – demonstrates Equal opportunities Policy is meaningful

Cwm Taf Health Board agreed to Provide 4 work placements 1 day a week Minimum 12 weeks Provide a coordinator Provide work place Mentors Raise awareness of Project Enable in host department Raise awareness throughout Health Board

The Programme Provided learning opportunities Elite monitored progress Delivered at minimal cost to Health Board Built on previous work Equal opportunities in action Developed greater understanding of staff’s knowledge working with disadvantaged members of the community

The Opportunity Catering Royal Glamorgan Hospital Food Hygiene Certificate Vending Machines Stock Control Food Preparation Restaurant Coffee Shop

Outcomes All four completed six months Interns grew in confidence Increased their skills Treated as a member of the Team Three reached a level where we would employ Fourth needed further development Supportive staff/management Staff requested presentation

Exceeded expectations Want to repeat Partnership with Elite cemented Proud to have been associated with Project Enable

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