BME Workshop Date: 29 July 2015

Present the EMAS challenges for recruiting individuals from BME backgrounds Gain feedback and learn from the group to help EMAS move the BME agenda forward. Aims of today:

Community Engagement Attending careers events Giving first aid lessons to different groups & carer groups Supporting festivals/celebrations Working with our stakeholders – Recent Healthwatch visit

Sue Noyes – Chair of The National Ambulance Diversity Forum National Engagement Providing strategic leadership on Equality, Diversity and Human Rights across all Ambulance Trusts Responsibilities include: Monitor compliance with Equality Act 2010 Support implementation of NHS Equality Delivery Challenge discrimination and promote equality Support effective community engagement Promote national campaigns Lead on best practice solutions

April – June 2015 BME Recruitment Information and Challenges 6% of applicants are from BME background 4% of BME applicants are shortlisted 2% of BME applicants are appointed Recruitment timescales Overseas applicants Anecdotal information East Midlands Demographics

Does the EMAS picture reflect your own situation? What positive actions have you taken as an organisation? What were the barriers/ challenges you faced ? What was the impact of those actions on increasing BME recruitment ? Thank you Workshop discussion