Happy, Healthy and Living Well

This podcast is particularly for staff of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.This month I meet with Elliott-Olechnowicz, Senior Multi-Professional Practice Educator who have their own podcast called the 'International Care Collective'. The International Care Collective is a Podcast that shares and explains the journeys of international staff joining the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. It is the place to learn about all of the reasons why current NHS staff chose to join the NHS, the challenges they faced and how they see their careers in the UK.Powered by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust & in collaboration with NHS England's #Stay&Thrive programme, we speak to multiple clinical professions about their transition to life and work in the UK and look at the four pillars of practice:- Creating strong foundations- Making new recruits feel welcome- Building belonging- Maximising personal and professional growth.You can join them on a journey of discovery about some of the wonderful people that make our NHS!Creator/Host: Sam Elliott-OlechnowiczDirector and Executive Producer : Ed BignellAssistant Director and Producer : Hayden GymerContent Editor: Isabella (Bella) GaffarenaYou can listen to the collective's podcast here.........The International Care Collective podcast

This podcast is particularly for staff of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.This month I meet with Kelly Salter, Health, Wellbeing & Engagement Manager who speaks about mental health and how the Trust can support those members of staff who may be undergoing mental health challenges. For more information and support you can contact Mental Health Liaison Team | Intranet, External support services and helplines (mental wellbeing) | Intranet. If you, or someone you know is experiencing difficulties please also feel free to reach out to the University Sussex Hospitals Disabled Staff Network by email on this address: uhsussex.disabilitynetwork@nhs.net

Tracy Cox-Horton aka 'Money Tracy' the Financial Wellbeing Support Officer who works in collaboration with Wave Community Bank and the UHSussex Hospitals Trust and kindly gave up her time to chat to me about what a community bank is and how it can help employees of the Trust to save and borrow at reasonable rates - more importantly!Her contact details areTracy Cox-Horton (She/Her)Financial Wellbeing Support OfficerWave Community BankOffice tel: 0300 303 3188

Ruby speaks candidly about how her health challenges affect both her personal and working life and how she has found ways to manage this potentially debilitating condition.

Clinton's uplifting story of how a condition like his can still mean that a person has a full and rounded life both personally and whilst working whilst having a condition covered under the Equality Act 2010. His story may bring tears to your eyes (it did mine) but Clinton is so positive about life that he uplifts you whilst detailing the events that brought him to where he is now.

The UHSussex Disabled Staff Network A disabled staff network provides a safe, confidential space for employees with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or caring responsibilities to connect, shareexperiences, and receive peer support. These networks promote an inclusive workplace culture by advising senior management on policy, accessibility, and reasonable adjustments  Key functions of the UHSussex Disabled Staff Network include:Peer Support & Community: Providing a forum for staff to discuss working experiences and socialise in a safe, confidential environment.Policy and Decision Influence: Contributing to the development of organisational policies, ensuring they are equitable and inclusive.Raising Awareness: Arranging events to increase understanding of disability equality, often supporting initiatives like the Sunflower Scheme for hidden disabilities.Advising Management: Acting as a, consultative voice for employees to report accessibility issues with premises, systems, or equipment.Professional Development: Sharing best practices and organising professional development opportunities for disabled employees.Advocacy: Challenging discriminatory practices and campaigning for better representation in workplace communications. The UHSussex DSN is open to all staff with visible or invisible disabilities, chronic illnesses, neurodivergent conditions, and welcomes allies.