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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust’s respect and compassion programme was set up in early 2019 to make the organisation a great place to work for everyone. Staff across the Trust take part in the programme, which has: 

• Provided values-based training to 3,700 leaders
• Appointed 150 staff wellbeing champions and 30 mental health first aiders
• Achieved  accreditation for flexible working
• Increased the number of staff in senior roles from BAME backgrounds
• Appointed an independent speaking up service
• Reduced vacancy levels significantly

Nominated by: Clive Efford MP,  Vicky Foxcroft MP, Abena Oppong-Asare MP and Ellie Reeves MP

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has made great strides towards tackling bullying, harassment and discrimination, as well as improving staff wellbeing. Its efforts to drive and sustain these improvements deserve recognition. (Vicky Foxcroft MP)

I am delighted that Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust have been announced as regional winners in the NHS Parliamentary Awards. These amazing key workers could not be any more deserving of this recognition. Whilst each and every one of them deserves much more than an award I am pleased I was able to nominate them to be recognised nationally for the excellent work they have done for people in Erith and Thamesmead during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abena Oppong-Asare MP)