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Hywel Dda University Health Board has again increased its score in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the nationally recognised survey that measures employers’ efforts to tackle discrimination and create inclusive workplaces for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees. Kate Chaterjee-Williams from Stonewall Cymru recently met with Andy King and Anne Eynon, (Co-Chairs of ‘Enfys’ the University Health Board’s branch of the All Wales Public Sector LGBT Staff Network) and representatives from the university health board to deliver the results and give feedback on the 2014 submission. The university health board received positive feedback on implementing a number of initiatives to help staff feel able to be themselves in the workplace, which in turn helps to improve the quality of service delivery. ‘Enfys’ advises on policy and practice, helps raise awareness of LGBT issues in the workplace, provides confidential reporting and peer support for all staff and aims to support LGBT Staff ...

Hywel Dda Health Board has increased its score in a survey which measures employers’ efforts to tackle discrimination and create inclusive workplaces for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) employees. Stonewall recently published the results of its annual Workplace Equality Index 2013, in which Hywel Dda Health Board demonstrated progress after implementing a number of initiatives to help staff feel able to be themselves at work. Work undertaken by the Equality and Diversity team has included raising awareness around Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues which can affect staff and patients. The Health Board is also in the process of jointly establishing an All Wales Public Sector LGBT Staff Network. The network will advise on policy and practice, help raise awareness of LGBT issues in the workplace, provide confidential reporting and peer support for staff and support LGBT Staff develop their skills and careers. Chris Wright, Director of Corporate Services, said: “The Equali...