Champion a Personal, Fair & Diverse NHS

What we’re trying to do Create a vibrant network of champions, who are committed to taking some action to help turn the vision of a Personal, Fair & Diverse (PFD) NHS into a reality.

What we’re trying to do…  Encourage as many NHS staff as possible to sign up to be a champion  Put Personal, Fair and Diverse in the spotlight  Gather examples of how staff champion fairness and diversity and deliver services that are personal – we know you do this already.

What is a Personal, Fair & Diverse NHS?...is one where everyone ’ s contribution matters and everyone counts. Here's how some of our champions describe a personal, fair and diverse NHS... “One where all patients and staff feel that they are listening to, respected and treated fairly.” “Individualised assessment, treatment and support is delivered in partnership with people who use the services and their families and carers.”

Describing a Personal, Fair & Diverse NHS.... “....where difference is embraced, rather than ignored.” “...where every member of staff and each patient are involved, listened to and respected for their own unique qualities and characteristics.” “...one that recognises the need to actively explore and identify the different needs of the diverse communities it serves....one which recognises the need to create an environment where all staff are given the opportunity to realise their full potential.”

What do champions do? The campaign is about doing whatever you can in your day-to- day jobs to improve patient experiences and to create fairer, more inclusive working environments. There are no requirements It’s not time consuming You do this already

Some examples of what champions may do... speak up when you see or hear things that don’t seem right or fair attend an in-house training session on equality issues see how you can get involved in the new Equality Delivery System respect the different cultures and beliefs of your colleagues join your trusts equality and diversity forum(s) or network(s) read the equality and diversity pages of your trust’s intranet find out more about equality and diversity law seek a better understanding of the way patients from different cultures may be disadvantaged.

Examples of what our champions are doing "I have been visiting local BME community groups to engage with them regarding their health and well-being.” “I set up network groups for staff relating to diversity, LGBT and disability. By raising the profile of diversity, departments are starting to identify new ways of improving the service to patients.” “As a paramedic I visited mosques, churches and a synagogue to learn about how best to enter such buildings in an emergency.” “I modify the assessments and interventions I engage in with people according to their differing cognitive abilities.”

Examples of what our champions are doing… “I provide literature in languages other than English to service users and carers.” “I completed our trust’s e- learning package for equality and diversity so I could gain a better understanding of the subject area.” I helped to set up and continue to support Project SEARCH, a school to work programme for students with learning disabilities.” “Every year I help to organise a hugely popular HIV and LGBT fundraising awareness raising event, involving people from all diverse backgrounds.” "I helped to organise a hugely popular HIV and LGBT fundraising awareness raising event every year in Lancashire which involves hundreds of people from all diverse backgrounds"

Should I sign up? Are you passionate about an NHS with patients at its heart? Do you care about working in an NHS which is fair and accessible to all? Do you believe that diverse workplaces make organisations better? Are you prepared to carry out one action to help create a Personal, Fair and Diverse NHS?

You can sign up by visiting By signing up to be a champion you will:  be part of a national movement dedicated to improving health outcomes for everyone  have opportunities to connect with colleagues locally and nationally  be able to share information and ideas and engage others  be doing your bit to help your trust move towards the delivery of personal, fair and diverse services for staff and patients  help to put the equalities agenda into the spotlight.

For more information and to sign up, visit If you have any questions about the campaign, please Join the campaign on