1. Equality and inclusivity
‘To ensure that staff members and patients are welcome into an all-inclusive environment’
‘LGBT+ network empowers staff to get on with the inclusion and diversity’
2. Voice and empowerment
‘LGBT+ network helps to ensure our LGBT staff have a voice ’
‘It is incredibly empowering to have a vibrant network within our Trust’
3. Being yourself
‘LGBT+ network shows that I can come to work and be my true self’
‘It helps everyone be themselves, enjoy who they are, and allow us to enjoy who they are’
4. Community and belongingness
‘LGBT+ network has drawn together our LGBT community in a really positive and fulfilling way’
5. Social connections
‘It is so nice to be surrounded by like-minded people’
6. Patients and the public
‘LGBT+ network helps us to hear the voice of other LGBT staff in the workplace but also our patients and customers’
7. Events
‘I have attended several inclusion events’
8. Education and learning
‘I had the opportunity to take part in our reverse mentoring scheme’
9. Safe space
‘LGBT+ network provides a safe environment to speak out and be a part of this community’
10. Information and advice
‘I came to the LGBT network because there was not a lot of information at work’
‘LGBT+ network were there for me and gave me a lot of advice’