Teamtalk Issue 68 Issue 68 October 2015 | Page 4

Remember to discuss any article with at your next team meeting AmicusHorizon Diversity Group Mental Health Awareness Day 2015 We’re supporting Mental Health Awareness Day with our ‘tea and talk’ event on 8 October 2015. We’ll have representatives from the Diversity Group in each of our offices. They’ll share information on how you can support friends and colleagues if they’re experiencing a mental health problem. It’s those little gestures that can make such a big difference. The Diversity Group will have practical resources as well as information on the support you can access from AmicusHorizon should you be affected. Further information on mental health support is available at: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/helpinformation/mental-health-a-z/ www.ahintranet.org.uk/teamtalk 23 September was Bi Visibility Day LGBT awareness training The Diversity Group supported the promotion of Bi Visibility Day on 23 September. Stonewall have produced a practical resource that explains more about the issues bisexual people may face in the workplace. You can read it at: www.stonewall. org.uk/sites/default/files/bisexual_ people_workplace.pdf Our aim is to have a truly diverse workforce. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can work together and feel valued, no matter who they are. October is Black History Month This is a time to celebrate those who laid the foundations for equality and to raise all our aspirations for the future. You can read more about Black History Month here: www. blackhistorymonth.org.uk/ As a part of our aim we said we’d explore each of the nine protected characteristics. The first of these is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT). Book your place on this mandatory training now! You can find dates here: http://spweblive/od/ SitePages/Inclusive_ AH.aspx Look out for our own celebrations later in the month. 4 Edition 64 - June 2015