Staff Networks

The equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) team is delighted to announce that executive sponsors have joined two of our staff networks:

director of improvement and transformation, takes on the role for the Purple Network, for staff with hidden or visible disabilities, physical, neuro-diverse or mental health conditions and allies – anyone with an interest in ensuring greater equality and inclusion for staff at CUH.

David Wherrett, director of workforce, takes on the role for the LGBT+ Network, for staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or any other sexual or gender identities that align with the LGBT community, and allies.

David joined Roland Sinker, CEO, who is already executive sponsor for the CUH REACH (Race Equality and Cultural Heritage) Network.

The role of executive sponsor is vital, demonstrating the commitment CUH has to creating a culture where everyone feels included and has a sense of belonging, and to eradicating the inequalities experienced by some groups of our staff.

The sponsors will work alongside the staff networks to ensure their voices are heard at board level and to actively support their plans of work. They will also work alongside Doris Olulode, non-executive director with responsibility for equality, diversity and inclusion.

David says: “I’m delighted to undertake the executive sponsor role with the LGBT+ network, sitting alongside the executive sponsors of the other equality networks. I am keen to listen, learn and shape meaningful and impactful action to ensure that the experience of LGBT+ colleagues at CUH is positive and that this community continues to enrich CUH.”