One UHD family - a message of support from our Board of Directors 

The diversity of Team UHD is one of our greatest strengths.

Everyone who works here is a welcomed and valued part of the UHD family, no matter their background. We would not be able to provide the care we give our patients without our colleagues and the talent that they bring.

As the trust's Board of Directors, we know how upsetting and unsettling the race-related riots that are dominating the headlines have been. We also know that many of our colleagues face racist behaviour in their lives on a sadly regular basis.

We want to offer our full support to all colleagues, and to emphasise that we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or abuse at any time from anyone, be this from service users, their families, visitors, or colleagues.

Please report any incidents that have directly affected you, or that you have witnessed, to your line manager, HR, Occupational Health, or our Freedom To Speak Up guardians.

For colleagues, make use of ourThrivewellbeing pages and Anti Racism Guidance on our intranet. And please do talk to one another, and take the time to find out what you can do for each other.

If you need assistance or advice during this time, please reach out.

We are here to support our colleagues, and we thank them all for everything they do.