Dental Nurse Forum - LBGTQIA+ (OX191023DNF)

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DescriptionThis evening is entirely devoted to Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses. These monthly meetings have been set up for Dental Nurses in the south region (Ox/Bucks/Berks/Hamps/I.O.W) to give Dental Nurses an ability to network and share ideas through open discussion, support their wellbeing plus be empowered to progress and further their career if they wish to do so. This will be delivered via Webinar. There will be an hour's CPD in which our speaker Melanie Holloway talks about 'LBGTQIA+' identities and inclusion - leading to increased confidence when supporting LGBTQIA+ patients and colleagues. Following this will be an open forum and peer review discussion chaired by our guest speaker and the Tutor facilitating.
Additional information

Melanie Holloway has worked within the Diversity and Inclusion space since 2018. Prior to this role, Melanie was the Lead for EDI for a large social housing organisation, responsible for writing and implementing the EDI strategy. Having been with HEE for 2.5 years as part of the National Diversity, Inclusion and Participation Team, and now with NHSE, Melanie's areas of expertise is LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Staff Networks, and has led the Menopause Working Group for the last 18 months. Melanie has a real passion for diversity and inclusion, "it's a driving force, my motivation, the fire in my belly. I understand the needs of the diverse communities in which we work and serve, not just from my Diversity and Inclusion work but from a 20 year career in social care. I'm committed and passionate about the principles of equity and understand that it will ultimately assist any organisation to achieve its goals. I understand the importance and value of developing a culture where all colleagues can be their authentic selves at work, where differences are celebrated and sought out, where there is a sense of belonging. I'm a change maker and like to inspire others, to believe in themselves, be the best that they can and always strive to do more".

*Webinar delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. *Please log in early to check Link/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance. Log onto to Webinar from 18:15. Please contact the organising Tutor (Amanda Evans 07917 580686/amanda.evans@hee.nhs.uk) with any questions prior to the webinar. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

VenueWebinar, Webinar Tutorial, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 19 October 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerMelanie Holloway  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Nurse Trainee

Development outcomeA, B, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:50
CostNo charge
Aims

To learn about LGBTQIA+ identities and inclusion – looking at terminology, concepts relating to orientation, sex and gender, how to be an ally, looking at the oppression the community face.

Objectives

To raise basic awareness about LGBTQIA+ inclusion to help individuals understand the challenges and barriers this marginalised group experience and the actions that can taken as an ally.

Learning outcomes

Following the short lecture, delegates will have the knowledge to better understand different identities within the LGBTQIA+ acronym; to better understand how sex and gender are different; be aware of why allyship is important and be able to identify steps/actions they can take to be an active ally, which includes the use of pronouns. Increased confidence when supporting LGBTQIA+ patients and colleagues.