Our Work
As Non-Executive Directors, we have a responsibility to seek assurance that the Executive is providing the best care and services to patients and service users. Using a “race lens”, the Seacole Group focusses on topics and areas of interest regarding outcomes for people from BAE communities in particular areas, accessing certain services . We focus on the following thematic areas:
Quality
(Maternal Health & Mental Health)
Governance
(NED Support, ICS Partnerships)
Inequalities & Pop. Health
Community healthcare, Third sector, CORE20+5
Workforce
Staff networks, Recruitment & Talent Management
Digital
(External digital inequalities & reach)
Some of the themes are explored in more details below.
Other Achievements:
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Successfully launched our pioneering Young NEDS programme
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Created a mentoring programme for new and aspirant NEDs and Chairs
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Published a report in partnership with Hunter Healthcare exploring the BAE NEDs recruitment experience and beyond
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Produced a 'Recruiting for Diversity Guide' which was circulated to all NHS providers
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Engaged with Chief Medical Officer and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on vaccination hesitancy and maternal outcomes for ethnic women
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Contributed to the Doreen Lawrence report into COVID 19
Email Seacolegroup@gmail.com for more information
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