Still time to get your flu jab: There is still time to get your flu jab if you haven’t already. We’ll be running our vaccination clinics throughout February so please do take the chance to get vaccinated and help protect yourself, the community and those who rely on our services. Find your closest vaccination clinic here.
Race Equality Week: This week is Race Equality Week, a UK-wide initiative uniting thousands of organisations to break down barriers to race equality in the workplace. It’s not just an event, it’s a movement to create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.
Active bystander training: One of the most powerful tools we’ve introduced to tackle racism is active bystander training. Over 350 staff members across DCHS have already completed the programme. Why is this training critical?
- It empowers staff to recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour safely and confidently.
- It helps uphold the NHS People Promise, promoting civility, inclusion and respect.
- It creates a culture where everyone feels safer and valued, reducing the bystander effect that often allows harmful behaviours to persist.
The next session is on Thursday, 12 February at Charnos Hall (1pm - 4.30pm). To book your place, please use this link.
Anonymous reporting form: DCHS does not tolerate unwanted, harmful and/or inappropriate behaviours of any kind. You can now report incidents here.
Our latest edition of Where’s the Teaspoon? is live! In this episode, we had a chat with artist, research officer and new chair of our EmbRACE network, Victor Jeganathan. We discussed his creative path, and he shared how storytelling can help shape better experiences for all.
- Listen on Spotify here
- Listen on YouTube (with subtitles) here.
Update from the mental health, learning disabilities and autism delivery board – January 2026: Click here to see the full update.
Dignity action month: February is dignity action month. What does dignity mean to you? Find out more here.
Next week is National Apprenticeship Week: Click here to see the full timetable of different things happening in the week.
Places are available on the deaf and disability workshop (online), Tuesday 10 March 2026 9.30am – 12.30am. The aim of the course is to assist staff in breaking down barriers and creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. Book via ESR and learn more about...
- Identifying prejudice and stereotyping
- Exploring issues of discrimination and barriers to services
- Medical and social models of disability and inclusive services
- Differences between deaf (BSL), deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people
- Basic understanding of hearing aids/cochlear implants
- Understanding communication techniques
- British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Support English (SSE).
Quality Conversations - core skills: Learn enhanced listening and questioning techniques, health coaching approaches and practical tips to support personalised care:
- This Thursday 5 February, 1.15pm - 4.30pm - book here
- Thursday 26 February, 9.15am- 12.30pm - book here.
Having behaviour change conversations: Support people to make positive changes by confidently introducing behaviour change and exploring what helps them move forward:
- Tuesday 17 February, 1.15pm - 4.30pm - book here.
