The NHSGGC LGBTQ+ Staff Forum is a group of staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer inclusive (LGBTQ+), and our allies.
The group aims to create a safe and welcoming space for staff members within our LGBTQ+ community. We have social activities, a programme of events, and formal as well as informal meetings.
If you would like to join our Forum please complete our online Form. If you wish to join the Forum’s mailing list, please be assured that your personal details will not be disclosed. You can also be part of the LGBTQ+ Forum anonymously. Emails sent will always be blind copied.
The Forum has a social media presence on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) (@LgbtStaffForum).
To find out more, you can contact us at lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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LGBTI Awareness Workshops
The LGBTQ+ Forum has arranged for LGBTI Awareness Workshops, which are open to all staff. The workshops will broadly cover terms and definitions, social challenges facing LGBTI people, legal rights for LGBTI people, top tips and correct language and do’s and don’ts for inclusion, ending with a Q&A. It is intended to help people gain a greater level of confidence and be less afraid of getting things wrong when dealing with or supporting LGBTI people.
These sessions commence at 10.00am and run for approximately one hour. You can register by clicking on the date you wish to attend: 22 May 2024 and 26 July 2024.
LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Hub Training Day
The training is for colleagues who wish to explore the role and
requirements of a Peer Supporter and have the support of their line
manager to implement peer support in their local team.
The date and booking link is noted below. Delegates should note the
following prerequisites for completion before the training day:
- Delegates to complete the online module ‘Looking after Yourself
and Others’ (NHS staff). The module is packed with essential hints
and tips on how to look after your wellbeing and the wellbeing of
others. It is available for NHS staff on Learnpro, module GCC 277
and for HSCP social care staff, on their Local Authority learning
platforms or ‘Introduction to Psychological Wellbeing and Peer
Support’ (Local Authority Staff).
Alternatively, staff can view this content via live online or face-to-face
45-minute sessions, which have received excellent feedback.
Upcoming MS Teams online sessions are listed on the Peer Support
webpage and are available for all staff employed by NHSGGC and/or
HSCP to book and attend: Peer Support Network – NHSGGC - Delegates to discuss with their line manager aims for Peer Support
and staff wellbeing in their team and / or service. Post course,
delegates will be asked to agree with their line manager an action
plan to implement local Peer Support and identify the time and
resources to do this. - It is important to consider your own wellbeing before thinking about
supporting others. Please consider whether you are in the position to
support your colleagues before you attend this training to become a
Peer Supporter.
Next training: 23/05/2024 9:30am-4:30pm New Victoria ACH, Level 2, Room 16A (Admin Corridor) Book Here
Forum Chairs
Andy Wyllie is Chair of the Forum, with Ross McCready our Vice Chair.
Andy, Senior Unscheduled Care Nurse, Leverndale Hospital
“As Chair of the LGBTQ+ forum, I bring over 20 years of experience within NHS Scotland, dedicated to promoting inclusivity. I have collaborated with various forums, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire & Rescue, fostering cooperation across diverse sectors. It is an immense privilege and honour to advocate for positive change, ensuring the needs of the LGBTQ+ community are met with empathy and respect. I am committed to working with Ross and the Forum members to drive progress and create a more equitable forum, amplifying voices and cultivating a compassionate environment within NHSGGC.”
Ross, Interim Business Administration Manager, West Dunbartonshire HSCP
“I’m very driven to promote and support our diverse NHSGGC colleagues, I want to work alongside Andy to build and strengthen our Forum to make our community proud. I want to promote a safe and confident environment for both our LGBTQ+ staff and allies.”
Our LGBTQ+ forum aims to:
- Create visibility for LGBTQ+ people within our organisation
- Create visibility for LGBTQ+ people within our organisation
- Provide a point of contact and sign posting
- Actively be involved in policy development within NHSGGC
- Be as accessible as possible with a mailing list, meetings, activities, events, and social media presence
- Provide networking opportunities with other forums and groups
Terms of Reference
Meeting Dates for 2024
Please contact us at lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for meeting links, if you would like to join our meetings.
- Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 11.00am to 12.00pm
- Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 11.00am to 12.00pm
- Thursday 14 November 2024 at 11.00am to 12.00pm
Pride 2024
In June 2023, within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the LGBTQ+ community and our allies came together to show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the month we raised awareness of progress made and highlight the challenges that still exist for many of us. As well as holding Pride Stalls across our sites, we also had an LGBTI awareness session, Pride Quiz and Walking Tour.
Planning for Pride 2024 is underway and more details will be added in due course. If you are interested in taking part in Pride planning, please email lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for more information – planning meeting dates are as follows:
Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 10.00am to 11.00am
Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 10.00am to 11.00am
Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 10.00am to 11.00am
Tuesday 28 May 2024 at 10.00am to 11.00am
NHS Scotland Pride Badge
The NHS Scotland Pride Badge promotes inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and makes a statement that there’s no place for discrimination in NHS Scotland. Visit our page to find out more.
Pronouns Guide
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is passionate about staff being able to be their authentic self. By staff expressing their preferred pronouns and having these used correctly, we can be treat each other with dignity and respect. The Pronouns Guide has been developed to provide some background to gender identity, pronoun use, what we can all do and links to further reading.
Useful Links
Our members have found the following links useful resources. If you would like to suggest any more for inclusion, please email lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Adding Pronouns to Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Teams Guidance
Stonewall List of LGBTQ+ Terms
Scottish Trans – Home – Scottish Trans
LGBT Youth Scotland – LGBT Youth Scotland | LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Helpline Scotland – LGBT Helpline Scotland – Health and Well-being (nhsinform.scot)
Mind Out (LGBTQ Mental Health Service) – MindOut | Mental Health Charity for LGBTQ community
Genderbread Person – resource can be used as a tool for helping ourselves and others understand gender – Genderbread Person v4 ALL.pdf (itspronouncedmetrosexual.com)