*Due to the unprecedented situation surrounding the Coronavirus (Covid-19), this event has to be postponed. We have emailed all delegates to inform them of this and when the health risks subside and things settle, the conference will be re-arranged and delegates will be contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and Thank You for your understanding.*

FREE

‘Leading on EDI, Our Collective Responsibility’

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conference

Tuesday 31st March 2020, 09:00 – 16.30

The Big Shed, Freemans Common, Leicester

Are we where we need to be? Why is this conference important?

Why EDI matters today and every day? What are the important issues we need to address in 2020 and beyond?...These are all questions which will be addressed in a pragmatic and realistic manner during the conference.

The NHS people plan makes it abundantly clear that EDI has a significant role to play in the delivery of patient care, and staff engagement. The importance of developing and recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce is pivotal to equality of opportunity and equality of health outcomes.

We are delighted to announce Rasheed Ogunlaru as our highly-sought after Event Host. Rasheed is among the UK’s most popular and renowned Life Coaches and Motivational Speakers. He is also Author of Soul Trader – Putting the Heart Back into your Business, The Gift of Inner Success, and A Zest for Business.

Confirmed guest speakers at the conference are:

• Richard Henderson – Chief Executive of East Midlands Ambulance Service

• Angela Hillery – Chief Executive of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

• Habib Naqvi - Assistant Director of the National Workforce Race Equality Team

• Tracie Jolliff – Director of Inclusion National NHS Leadership Academy

• Katie Neeves – Trans Ambassador and author of her blog ‘Cool to be Trans’

• Rosie Clarke – Neuro Diversity Expert from Inclusive Employers

• John Knight – Chief Executive of LOROS

Who should attend the event?

• Health and Social Care professionals who have responsibility and accountability for patient care and the workforce

• Staff who have a genuine interest in progressing the EDI agenda

Lunch and refreshments will be provided

For any queries or additional requirements, please email

equality@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

There are limited spaces which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

***Please note that this conference is for Health and Social Care staff only and we reserve the right to withdraw places if we discover that individuals booking on are not employed by one of the BCT Health and Social Care organisations. ***