Hospital staff celebrated at Downing Street

Staff from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) celebrated Chinese New Year with a vibrant reception at 10 Downing Street.

Bingbing Liu, UHD Senior Surgical Clinical Lead, and staff nurse, Lixia Wang, attended the event in February following an invitation from NHS England to celebrate the importance of Chinese community and culture in British life.

The reception brought together community leaders and professionals from sectors across the country, including education, healthcare, councils, arts, and local business.

Bingbing said:“It was a great honour to represent UHD at Downing Street, where Lixia and I had the opportunity to meet a wide range of remarkable individuals, including Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. He extended his thanks to guests for enhancing understanding of Chinese and wider East and Southeast Asian cultures within the UK.

Bingbing Liu at Downing Street

“The day also highlighted the value of visible leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion,” added Lixia. “I am keen to translate these insights into practical contributions within our Trust, particularly through continued engagement with our Diverse Ethnicity Network and collaborative initiatives that support service improvement.”

“Strengthening our staff networks and fostering inclusive dialogue will help us further develop a culture where diversity is valued, and our services reflect the communities we serve. I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues across UHD to help create the best possible workplace and deliver excellent, inclusive services.”

Lixia Wang at Downing Street

Chinese New Year celebrations at Downing Street