L-R: Yemisi Osibote, head of workforce and staff experience, Alisha Ali, RFH deputy director of nursing and Peter Landstrom, RFL group chief executive Jon Spiers, chief executive of the Royal Free Charity was thanked by Stephen Downer, co-chair of the network Follow our X account @RoyalFreeNHS to see what our patients and staff are saying about us Fulfilling our mission of equality and inclusivity 3 Hello and Peter Landstrom Group chief executive welcome to the March/April edition of our staff, members and governors’ magazine. I’m delighted to be able to share with you the positive progress we have made in our NHS staff survey results. We have made improvements across every key area, thank you to the record number of you who shared your experiences and insights. We want to make the Royal Free London the best place to work, and of course there are always areas in which we can improve, with work already ongoing to address this. Read the results on page 5. I was lucky enough to attend the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the LGBTQ+ and friends staff network which has made our magazine’s front cover. It was fantastic to see so many colleagues in attendance. It is so good to hear how the new planned eye surgery hub at Edgware Community Hospital is already enabling us to see more patients and reduce waiting times. Key to its success is the excellent relationship built with primary care and I commend all the efforts to embed the hub within our local communities. I have visited various departments in recent months, including staff at Enfield Civic Centre, some of whom are featured in this issue’s ‘meet the team’. All the staff there do extraordinary work to keep services running, and it was great to meet so many of you on my visit. As always, thank you for your hard work. Your commitment does not go unnoticed. Key to abbreviations: Barnet Hospital: BH Chase Farm Hospital: CFH Royal Free Hospital: RFH Royal Free London: RFL 2 Staff came together for a special event to celebrate the last 10 years of the LGBTQ+ and friends network. The network was established in 2014 with a simple yet powerful mission: to provide a platform for sharing experiences, discussing issues, and fostering a supportive environment for our LGBTQ+ staff. Over the past decade the network has been on an amazing journey, marked by various initiatives and events. From its participation in Pride in London events since 2015 and joining hands with the BAME network in UK Black Pride events since 2019, it has continuously advocated for the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community within the trust. The anniversary event was an important opportunity to reflect on these achievements and also recognise colleagues and organisations that have supported the network’s mission. Yemisi Osibote, head of workforce and staff experience, was praised for the dedication, support and advice she has provided to the network’s co-chairs over the years. The Royal Free Charity was recognised for the generous funding it has provided for Pride events, and the network’s allyship training which ensures colleagues have the tools to listen and promote inclusion. Peter Landstrom, RFL group chief executive, attended the event and reflected on the network’s achievements. He said: “While I have only been part of the Royal Free London for about two of those years, I can say with certainty that the work being done by the network is vital to our mission of being an inclusive and equal organisation. “Let us not forget the challenges and struggles that the LGBTQ+ community has faced throughout history, both in the UK and globally. It is through our collective efforts and determination that we continue to pave the way for a more inclusive and accepting workplace. “I want to express my thanks to all those involved in the network, and to the co-chairs past and present including Stephen Downer, Hazel Wright and Adrian Burns. The passion of you and your network colleagues have made a deep impact within our trust and broader community, and I am sure there will be many more achievements coming. Thank you, and here’s to many more years of progress and celebration!” “ It is through our collective efforts and determination that we continue to pave the way for a more inclusive and accepting workplace.”
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