EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Hi, we are the BOA Culture and Diversity Champions for the North East and Cumbria.

Sarah Johnson-Lynn
North Tees and Hartlepool
s.johnson-lynn@nhs.net

Jared Quarcoopome
Royal Victoria Infirmary
jared.quarcoopome@nhs.net
We are part of a national initiative to improve the working lives of everyone in trauma and orthopaedics, with a particular focus on the experience of those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010:
- age
- gender reassignment
- being married or in a civil partnership
- being pregnant or on maternity leave
- disability
- race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- religion or belief
- sex
Please feel free to contact either of us with concerns, queries, ideas or interest in EDI topics.
Our commitment:
We aim to promote the importance of EDI work in our region.
We will provide EDI training for colleagues.
We represent the North East and Cumbria within national BOA-sponsored programmes of research on EDI topics.
We provide a further point of contact for any queries or concerns regarding EDI anywhere in the region.
We will signpost colleagues to relevant EDI resources and organisations.
Escalation
This escalation matrix illustrates how to raise concerns within your Trust
These may include EDI issues – over 30% of interactions with Freedom to Speak Up Guardians involve bullying and harassment
Your first point of contact for any concerns would normally be your Clinical Supervisor or Assigned Educational Supervisor, however, if you feel unable to approach them you can speak to any other member of staff in the matrix, including the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and Culture and Diversity Champions
We have a remit to support you and signpost to other individuals and organisations
Freedom to Speak Up Guardians
Freedom to Speak Up Guardians provide another channel for you to speak up to
They can offer support and help you to escalate the matter, including anonymously if you prefer
A guardian will ensure you get feedback on how your matter is handled and used for learning. You will also have the opportunity to provide feedback to them.
The National Guardian’s Office support your local Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
They may also be contacted directly:
enquiries@nationalguardianoffice.org.uk
www.nationalguardian.org.uk
@NatGuardianFTSU
#FTSU