- 08 November 2022
- 50 min read
Maxine & Matt #3: NHS People Promise - Inclusive & Compassionate
SubscribeMatt & Maxine continue their discussion on the NHS People Promise, this time focusing on “We Are Inclusive & Compassionate” which highlights bullying and unfair treatment.
Introduction
What are we chatting about today?
The People Promise.
Specifically, “We Are Inclusive & Compassionate”
What is the People Promise?
It grew out of The People Plan, which itself evolved out of the NHS Long Term Plan in Jan 2019.
A guide for how an organisation should invest in and support its staff.
What Does Inclusive & Compassionate Mean?
What the NHS says: “We are Inclusive & Compassionate”:
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, bullying or violence.
We are open and inclusive.
We make the NHS a place where we all feel we belong.
Identifying unfair treatment:
1. Asking someone to do something they might not be comfortable with
2. Shaming
3. Undermining someone’s work
4. Creating conflict by pitting personalities against each other
5. Discrimination
6. Favouritism
7. Blocking advancement or growth
8. Bullying
About this contributor
Nurses.co.uk Co-founder / Co-owner
I believe people working in healthcare should be able to choose to enjoy work. That is, choose an employer who reflects their values and provides them with a sustainable career. This leads to better patient care, higher retention rates and happier working lives in this most important employment sector.
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