Our network ensures LGBTQI+ colleagues and patients are protected, respected, listened to and represented at the UHSussex. We’re a group of LGBTQI+ staff and volunteers. We work in all roles and at all levels in the Trust. The plus symbol (+) in our name is a way of acknowledging all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities (incl. non-binary identities, and intersex individuals). We also welcome all non-LGBTQI+ allies who share our commitment to equality and inclusion.
We volunteer our time, experience and expertise to:
- Continually improve the experience of UHSussex for all LGBTQI+ staff and patients
- Ensure that all LGBTQI+ voices are consistently, effectively, heard and represented
- Promote social and informal networking, strong working relationships and friendships
- Help our Trust become known as an ‘inclusion employer of choice’
- Stand up for the rights and freedoms of all LGBTQI+ people
The LGBTQI+ Network is a great way to meet new people, network and feel part of a community. Once a quarter the Network holds an “open” meeting, whereby any member of UHSussex staff can attend.
The following dates will be “open” meetings.
- 26 July 2024 1pm
- 29 November 2024 1pm
- 28 February 2025 1pm
- 25 April 2025 1pm
We understand the importance of a safe space for staff, if there is something you’d like to discuss that is not appropriate for this “open” meeting, please contact the inbox directly at [email protected].
Fighting with Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBTBQI+ Veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by the ban on LGBTQI+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2000.
If you’d like to know more, need support or advice, or would like to get involved, contact the network.
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Proud to stand with our LGBTQI+ colleagues and patients
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