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Spectrum - an LGBTI event coming to Exeter soon

Posted by: Heidi Stephens, Posted on: 27 January 2020 - Categories: South West England
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Civil Service Local South West, in partnership with the Met Office, is hosting a very special event this February. Spectrum is a one-day LGBTI themed conference featuring a fantastic line-up of speakers, workshops, a marketplace of stalls and more.

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Difference is good – how we are becoming more inclusive

Posted by: Tony Morris, Posted on: 24 January 2020 - Categories: North West England
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Colleagues from across the Civil Service exchanged ideas and shared their experiences of diversity and inclusion at a packed event in Salford.

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Celebrating our networks and Deaf Awareness Week

Posted by: Simon Skerritt, MOD, Posted on: 8 May 2019 - Categories: A National Spotlight
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Without hard work and the amazing and inspiring contribution of dedicated members none of our networks would exist so thank you to everyone for your continuing support and involvement.

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My silent world

Posted by: Neil Alton, Posted on: 8 March 2019 - Categories: Northern Ireland
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Read about our latest Discovery Session on inclusive communication called Talk to the Hand

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Breaking down barriers to inclusion

Posted by: Susan Coles, Posted on: 20 February 2019 - Categories: East, South East & London
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My deafness does not define me, in this discovery session we look at how networks support and guide us all to overcome some of the barriers to inclusion.

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Diversity and Inclusion Network Group

Posted by: Heather Flanagan, Posted on: 24 January 2019 - Categories: Scotland
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Following on from its 2018 launch the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Network Scotland aims to promote an inclusive work environment and inspire others to do the same

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Introducing our Diversity and Inclusion Network Lead

Posted by: Kate Somerwill-Owens, Posted on: 26 October 2018 - Categories: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber

We are pleased to welcome Kate and Nasir who will be leading our new cross departmental Diversity and Inclusion Network. Read more about how you can join them at launch of the network.

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Celebrating equality with EqualiTeas

Posted by: Tony Morris, Posted on: 20 June 2018 - Categories: North West England
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What does it mean to you to have the same democratic rights as everyone else? Why not get together with people in your community to celebrate equality and debate ideas over a cup of tea?

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My experience as a mentor

Posted by: Angela Fisher, Posted on: 21 May 2018 - Categories: Midlands
Sandra Hutchinson posing for a photograph with Paul Elliot aftre receiving her "Long Standing NMC Service Award". Her name is being projected on the screen behind her as it that of Sanjeev Sharma who also received this award.

Vanessa Kirk gives her personal account of what it is like to be a mentor and what she gained from the experience.

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#PressforProgress - a special International Women's Day event at the Houses of Parliament.

Posted by: Angela Fisher, Posted on: 1 May 2018 - Categories: Midlands
A multi-ethnic group of women are sitting at desks in a room, listening to a speaker.

Vanessa Kirk from Civil Service Local Midlands gives her account of the day and her visit to the Houses of Parliament.

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Join in with Black History Month

Posted by: Heidi Stephens, Posted on: 2 October 2017 - Categories: A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, North West England, South West England

October is Black History Month, find out how join an event in Manchester, Newport or Croydon

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Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Workshop

Posted by: Kelly Roush, Posted on: 6 March 2017 - Categories: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber

Civil Service HR are offering an exciting opportunity for staff to get involved in developing a cross-government policy. This is a great opportunity for those who want to make a real difference in their departments.

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