For National Hate Crime Awareness Week,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare will be launching its 'No Excuse For Abuse' hate
incidents/crimes campaign, sending out a clear message to those who abuse its
staff, visitors, carers and service users that there is no place for hate in
our organisation.
Hate incidents are significantly underreported
across society and it is no different for the Trust. Staff have reported,
through the Trust’s BME Staff Network and NHS National Staff Survey (2020),
that the most common form of hate incident is racism and is one of the many
reasons why we are addressing this important issue. The impact this has on our
staff and those who use our services is often profound.
We're sharing a story from Natasha Bowen, who
experienced a hate incident at the Trust. She talks about how she felt too
afraid to speak up as a new member of staff but felt empowered, valued and
protected after her manager challenged the person.
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| Natasha Bowen, Access to Information Support Officer |
