Pledges

To ensure all voices are heard above the noise, and listened to.

To continue to listen, support and help my colleagues to speak up by pointing them to the right channel, and to speak up on behalf of colleagues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves.

To encourage others to speak out and be prepared to listen.

To help any colleague who should approach me with a complaint or problem.

To speak up whenever I feel something isn’t right or could be improved. I’m proud to be an advocate for patients and their families.

To speak up about any issues that I feel are unfair to staff or patients while being confident my confidentiality and job will be protected.

to address issues with senior management if I see bad work practice, bullying or staff under too much pressure. I believe all workers should work in a safe and secure enviroment and not feel pressured or compromised.

To continue to speak up in the workplace which can be a better place for us as employees which can lead to better patient care.

To encourage my co-workers, colleagues and students to speak up if they feel bullied, intimidated or not competent in the role or they are given to do. And to offer encouragement and always be kind in the way I speak to people.

To be an ear for colleagues when they need to speak up and to speak up myself when something or someone is causing concern.

To listen and thank my colleagues / team who share their concerns with me. To make a difference for them. To speak up if I feel that there is a service improvement to be made or if I feel that there is a danger to patients or staff by doing

To be more proactive about speaking up – to be more aware of things no matter how small that may be improved upon to help the wider team.

To invite our FTSUG to a team briefing to talk about her role.