Diversity network groups

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The CSP organises and supports separate networks for minority groups. These are:

  • Black Minority Ethnic (BME) network
  • Disabled Members network
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) network

These networks are an important part of the CSP’s commitment to equality.

The networks are currently expanding in numbers and although most contact is electronically through the interactive CSP site there are, in addition, normally two meetings a year. These provide opportunity to meet as a network group and to hear speakers about workplace and clinical issues that have particular relevance to equalities. A confidential telephone support scheme is also available, made up of volunteer network members willing to assist others facing problems in their professional life.

All network members are encouraged to come to the twice-yearly meetings. These are in London and normally run from 11am to 4pm. Travel expenses are paid and lunch is provided.

 

CSP members

Full membership of the network groups is free and is open to any member of the CSP, including physiotherapy students and assistants, who identify themselves as being from one of these groups.

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Alliance for Health Professionals

Associate membership of the CSP diversity networks is also offered to sister diversity groups organised by other Alliance for Health Professional (AHP) organisations:

Work examples

Examples of the work the network groups have been involved with include:

  • the adoption of clear guidance on aims and objectives, including a written constitution for the network groups
  • training on how to deal with discrimination and harassment in the workplace
  • attending the TUC’s annual equality conferences
  • the NHS Employers’ Allied Health Professionals Equality and Diversity Project
  • a confidential telephone peer support scheme (called ‘Out-line’), made up of network volunteers who are prepared to assist others facing problems in their working and professional lives in terms of harassment and discrimination
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