Posted on: 3 February 2021
LGBT+ History Month is an annual commemoration of queer culture, a time to hold in mind and celebrate the memory of those who have fought oppression and enabled positive change.
Pride@CNWL is the Trust’s LGBT+ staff network and every year they put on a series of events to celebrate, educate and empower staff and patients from the LGBT+ community and allies.
On the events CNWL are having this year, Shamal Waraich, CNWL’s Pride@CNWL Staff Network Diversity Lead and Senior Peer Support Worker in the Trust’s Sexual Health Service, said
“We want to encourage equality, inclusivity and diversity across the Trust which includes coming up with initiatives that help staff and patients feel recognised and supported, regardless of their identity.”
Events happening this month at CNWL connect with the theme ‘Mind, Body and Spirit’, plus Pride@CNWL will be co-hosting two One Community Radio shows to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
See CNWL’s LGBT+ History Month programme below and join in when you can.
'Mind' 5 February 2021 from 3pm to 4pm
Active Ignorance: LGBT+ experiences of the mental health profession 1950s+.
Adam Zmith from the 2020 Gold Award winning Log Books Podcast and Dr Chris Wilson, Pride Co-Chair and Lead OA Psychologist Harrow, host a webinar discussing LGBT+ experiences of the mental health profession 1950s+.
Staff can join this virtual session – search ‘LGBT history month programme’ on Trustnet for the link or visit the LGBT network page
'Body' 9 February 12.30pm to 1.30pm
'Inhabiting the queer body' - **Voguing workshop**
As we enter the 40th year since the AIDS crisis, we are reminded how the queer body has been politicised and policed in our recent history. Trans and gender non-conforming bodies continue to be oppressed by those who do not inhabit them. With the wonderful Madi Gianfrancesco (Pride@CNWL non-binary lead, and Social Worker, Westminster).
Staff can join this virtual session – search ‘LGBT history month programme’ on Trustnet for the link or visit the LGBT network page
One Community Radio: Listen in on 12 and 26 February
Members of the Pride@CNWL Network are on the show live to discuss the programme of events during LGBT+ History Month, explain more about CNWL’s new Progress rainbow badges and answer your questions on all things LGBT+. Put your questions to the panel in advance on any topic of your choice lgbt.cnwl@nhs.net
Open to everyone - To watch the show click the link or type the meeting ID into Zoom, both are below:
Meeting ID: 974 7567 5891
Dial by your location +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
'Spirit' 17 February 3pm to 4pm
Queer spirituality'
The award winning Shamal Waraich, Pride@ CNWL diversity lead and Senior Peer Support Worker at Mortimer Marker Centre, along with Rv Michael Hydes aka 'Bearly Religious', discuss queer religiosity and spirituality.
Staff can join this virtual session – search ‘lgbt history month programme’ on Trustnet for the link or visit the LGBT network page
Pride@CNWL Ally event Mind, Body & Spirit: 25 February 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Join our fabulous Pride@CNWL ally leads Louise Phillips (OT/Therapy Lead, Gospel Oak) and Anne Power (Staff Networks Coordinator) for a holistic wellbeing session encompassing mindfulness, movement and channelling inner strength.
Staff can join this virtual session – search ‘lgbt history month programme’ on Trustnet for the link or visit the LGBT network page
One Community Radio: Listen in on 26 February
Members of the Pride@CNWL Network are on the show live to discuss the programme of events during LGBT+ History Month, explain more about CNWL’s new Progress rainbow badges and answer your questions on all things LGBT+. Put your questions to the panel in advance on any topic of your choice lgbt.cnwl@nhs.net
Open to everyone - To watch the show click the link or type the meeting ID into Zoom, both are below:
Meeting ID: 974 7567 5891
Dial by your location +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
External events
There are many more events for NHS staff here: LGBT+ History Month - NHS Employers
LGBT People and Cancer Roundtable, Friday 19 February 10.30 am - 1.30pm
The event will take place over Microsoft Teams (including a short break) for NHS staff. If you would be interested in attending please email: england.lgbtadvisor@nhs.net
Online annual LGBT+ art exhibition
Open to everyone
www.artsproject1.wixsite.com/theartsproject
