Supporting deaf colleagues in the workplace

Supporting deaf colleagues in the workplace

Learn about some of the workplace challenges facing staff that are deaf and those with hearing loss and tinnitus.

By NHS Employers

Date and time

Tue, 10 May 2022 03:30 - 05:00 PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Learn about some of the workplace challenges facing staff that are deaf and those with hearing loss and tinnitus.

As part of Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2022 we are hosting a webinar in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement, the webinar will:

  • Raise awareness of the lived experiences and challenges facing deaf staff and those with hearing loss or tinnitus working within the health and social care sector
  • Share evidence-based research, tips and good practice examples of how to support deaf staff, and those with hearing loss and tinnitus, including patients

We are currently finalising our line-up of speakers which will be added shortly. At the end of the webinar there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Target audience

  • HR managers / Deputy HRDs
  • Deaf staff
  • Disabled staff
  • Staff network chairs
  • EDI leads

This event will take place on Zoom.

Organised by

NHS Employers

NHS Employers is the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers and systems to develop a sustainable workforce, improve staff experience and be the best employers they can be.

Our practical resources and expert insights help make sense of current and emerging healthcare issues, to keep employers up to date with the latest thinking and ensure they are informed and equipped to support the NHS workforce.

We generate opportunities to network and share knowledge and we actively seek the views of workforce leaders to make sure their voice is front and centre of health policy and practice.

We also lead the national collective relationships with trade unions on behalf of the NHS and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We are part of the NHS Confederation.

Find out more about us on our website.

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