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Remember to discuss any article with at your next team meeting AmicusHorizon Diversity Group World Mental Health events Thanks to everyone who supported our ‘Tea and Talk’ events in October, recognising World Mental Health Day. In Croydon, staff pledged to help friends and colleagues coping with mental health issues. In Kent, staff shared coffee and cakes along with their experiences of mental health. In Sussex, the Tea and Talks were a chance for staff to feedback on how supported they feel at work. We need to continue being open about any hidden disabilities among staff, so the AmicusHorizon Diversity Group are supporting a new Hidden Disabilities Working sub group. More details coming soon. Black History Month A talk show style session was held at Grosvenor House where BME members of staff were interviewed on their experiences and challenges they’ve faced in their careers. This was a great chance to look at what can be done to break down those barriers in the future. There was also a diverse array of food for people to enjoy. We want to make sure we have a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. A new BME group will be coming soon. For more information please contact Jermaine Sterling or Lola Oyewusi or email [email protected] LGBT Training – Have you signed up yet? This brilliant and informative training will teach you so much. If you haven’t signed up yet please email: [email protected] What’s coming up? 16-21 November is Anti Bullying Week. This year’s focus is on work place bullying, cyber bullying and e-safety – something we all need to know more about. More details coming your way. 19 November is International Men’s Day. For more information visit: www. internationalmensday.com/ All out for inclusion! Our LGBT networking group has now launched. We’re looking for LGBT staff and ‘straight and trans allies’, who want to make a real difference in shaping our future. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Romy Rook or email Romy.Rook@ amicushorizon.org.uk Look out for more important dates on the diversity and inclusion calendar that will be published soon on the diversity intranet page. www.ahintranet.org.uk/teamtalk 4 Edition 69 - November 2015