Health Board wins inclusive award
BETSI Cadwaladr University Health Board has been recognised as one of the UK’s top employers by LGBT charity Stonewall for a third successive year.
The Health Board was ranked 51st out of more than 430 UK employers for its approach to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people following a rigorous assessment carried out as part of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index.
The Stonewall Workplace Equality Index assessed for their efforts in supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff. Stonewall’s assessors noted the health board’s efforts to provide a safe, inclusive place for its staff to work, with measures including quality employment policies, training and career development opportunities, and specific support.
Stonewall also named Jack Jackson, Team Leader for Mental Wellbeing and Counselling, as its Trans Role Model of the Year.
Jack, a member of the health board’s Celtic Pride network, has worked with the group to broaden awareness and understanding of trans issues. He has presented to Board members about his experiences as a trans person and is working with the organisation’s Estates and Facilities department to examine buildings and their issues from a trans perspective. Jack said: “It was a real surprise to win this award, and it’s a great honour to be named Stonewall’s Trans Role Model of the Year. I’ve taken great pride in helping influence the awareness of trans issues and hopefully making the health board a more inclusive place to work.”