The NHSGGC LGBTQ+ Staff Forum is a group of staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer inclusive (LGBTQ+), and our allies.
The group aims to create a safe and welcoming space for staff members within our LGBTQ+ community. We have social activities, a programme of events, and formal as well as informal meetings.
If you would like to join our Forum please complete our online Form. If you wish to join the Forum’s mailing list, please be assured that your personal details will not be disclosed. You can also be part of the LGBTQ+ Forum anonymously. Emails sent will always be blind copied.
The Forum has a social media presence on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) (@LgbtStaffForum).
To find out more, you can contact us at ggc.lgbtstaff.forum@nhs.scot
Turas and LearnPro Modules
GGC learnpro modules can be accessed at learnPro NHS – Login (learnprouk.com) and you may find the following useful:
In CPD section –
GGC 056 Hate Crime
In specialist subjects –
GGC 149 – HIV Stigma
GGC 320 – LGBT Awareness
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has just launched a new essential learning module: Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights, developed with the input and expertise of their partners.
This module replaces the existing essential learning module on TURAS. Health Boards and health and social care organisations are encouraged to use this module to meet their essential learning needs – a Once for Scotland approach.
The module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
You can access the module on the TURAS Equality and Diversity Zone under Introduction to equality, diversity and human rights
Staff Mindfullness Programme
If you would like to find out more about mindfulness and the programme being ran for staff across NHSGGC please visit: Mindfulness – NHSGGC
Forum Chairs and Board Champion
Andy Wyllie is Chair of the Forum, with Ross McCready our Vice Chair.
Andy, Senior Unscheduled Care Nurse, Leverndale Hospital
“As Chair of the LGBTQ+ forum, I bring over 20 years of experience within NHS Scotland, dedicated to promoting inclusivity. I have collaborated with various forums, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire & Rescue, fostering cooperation across diverse sectors. It is an immense privilege and honour to advocate for positive change, ensuring the needs of the LGBTQ+ community are met with empathy and respect. I am committed to working with Ross and the Forum members to drive progress and create a more equitable forum, amplifying voices and cultivating a compassionate environment within NHSGGC.”
Ross, Mental Health Sector Administrator , Glasgow City HSCP (North East – Adult Services)
“I’m very driven to promote and support our diverse NHSGGC colleagues, I want to work alongside Andy to build and strengthen our Forum to make our community proud. I want to promote a safe and confident environment for both our LGBTQ+ staff and allies.”
Ketki Miles, Non-Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Diversity Champion
As a Non-Executive Director, and the Board’s LGBTQ+ Diversity Champion, Ketki brings a strategic focus and drive to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Workforce Equality Strategy. Having worked internationally in the Financial Services industry, Ketki has experience in developing organisational cultures that embed diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their operations.
Ketki is a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community and is honoured to be a Champion of this group. In 2022, Ketki commenced a transition plan that enables her to become the co-chair of the Staff Governance Committee, where she will oversee and seek assurance on NHSGGC’s focus across all staff matters. She also joins the Remuneration and Finance, Planning and Performance Committees, whilst remaining a member of the East Dunbartonshire Integrated Joint Board.
Our LGBTQ+ forum aims to:
- Create visibility for LGBTQ+ people within our organisation
- Create visibility for LGBTQ+ people within our organisation
- Provide a point of contact and sign posting
- Actively be involved in policy development within NHSGGC
- Be as accessible as possible with a mailing list, meetings, activities, events, and social media presence
- Provide networking opportunities with other forums and groups
Terms of Reference
Meeting Dates for 2024
Please contact us at ggc.lgbtstaff.forum@nhs.scot for meeting links, if you would like to join our meetings.
- Thursday 14 November 2024 at 11.00am to 12.00pm
Pride 2024
In June 2024, within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the LGBTQ+ community and our allies came together to show support for our LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the month we raised awareness of progress made and highlight the challenges that still exist for many of us. As well as holding Pride Stalls across our sites, we held a Pride Quiz.
This year’s Glasgow’s Pride Mardi Gla took place on 20 July and we once again be marched as a West of Scotland collaborative with our colleagues from other health boards and public sector bodies. Allowing NHS staff to wear uniforms was met with cheers and applause from the watching crowd.
We are delighted with the positive response to NHSGGC Pride Month events and parade.
Planning for Pride 2025 will shortly get underway and more details will be added in due course. If you are interested in taking part in Pride planning, please email lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for more information – planning meeting dates are as follows:
NHS Scotland Pride Badge
The NHS Scotland Pride Badge promotes inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and makes a statement that there’s no place for discrimination in NHS Scotland. Visit our page to find out more.
Pronouns Guide
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is passionate about staff being able to be their authentic self. By staff expressing their preferred pronouns and having these used correctly, we can be treat each other with dignity and respect. The Pronouns Guide has been developed to provide some background to gender identity, pronoun use, what we can all do and links to further reading.
Useful Links
Our members have found the following links useful resources. If you would like to suggest any more for inclusion, please email lgbtforum@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Adding Pronouns to Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Teams Guidance
Stonewall List of LGBTQ+ Terms
Scottish Trans – Home – Scottish Trans
LGBT Youth Scotland – LGBT Youth Scotland | LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Helpline Scotland – LGBT Helpline Scotland – Health and Well-being (nhsinform.scot)
Mind Out (LGBTQ Mental Health Service) – MindOut | Mental Health Charity for LGBTQ community
Genderbread Person – resource can be used as a tool for helping ourselves and others understand gender – Genderbread Person v4 ALL.pdf (itspronouncedmetrosexual.com)