Amanda Sutton

Our eldest is at Uni in Salford and studying Film Production. A group of them are looking for funding for their short film. If anyone wants to contribute here is the link. gofundme.com/f/crowd-funding… – at Flimby, England

I'm having my say, make sure you have yours! @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU #staffsurvey #NHS – at Flimby, England

2 part time vacancies available in my team. Closing date next week @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv… – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 9. Accept that not everyone will feel comfortable speaking up to their line manager. This is not necessarily a reflection on your abilities, it could be for many reasons. Ensure workers know who they can speak to other than you. – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NatGuardianFTSU @NCICNHS 8. Work hard to understand the barriers that colleagues from minority ethnic communities or international recruits, LGBT+, people with disabilities and long term conditions or any other protected characteristics, might face. – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NatGuardianFTSU @NCICNHS 7. Be aware of the barriers preventing workers speaking up. These include perceptions that nothing happens, it's not their job, they will be ignored or face negative response.

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 6. Shift the focus from WHO has spoken up to WHAT is being said. Change blame from what I am hearing into what can be learned. It helps to think "would I react the same if it was being said by someone else" . – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 5. Encourage curiosity about the status quo and, where appropriate, accept challenge. It's ok to ask and know "why"

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 4. Familiarise yourself with your organisation’s speaking-up arrangements. NCIC staff, look out for the soon to be published new policy which details a load of useful contacts, internal and external, including mine! – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 3. If you have concerns of your own, be a positive role-model by speaking up yourself. It is always good to remember what it's like to be that person so you can empathise when someone speaks up to you. – at Flimby, England

FTSU tips for managers @NCICNHS @NatGuardianFTSU 2. Thank workers who speak up and give them feedback if necessary. This doesn't have to be detailed but to reassure you have listened and taken appropriate action. You should also ask for feedback from the speaker. – at Flimby, England

I am posting managers quick FTSU tips over next 2 weeks. @NCICNHS #ftsu @NatGuardianFTSU 1. Encourage workers to speak up in daily working life, including team meetings, supervisions and informal chats. Remind them that speaking up does not have to involve a formal process – at Coppull, England

Very proud to be part of this. Please do come along – at Flimby, England

Scott Morrison teaching us the concept of Boom Vs Bust. #nhsepartners @nhse_diversity

A huge thank you to the amazing staff (Bob and Laura and the man on reception whose name I didn't catch) at A&E WCH 3am this morning for taking excellent care of my wife having an asthma attack. THANK YOU. @lollybrighteyes is doing well and I'm looking after her. @NCICNHS – at Flimby, England

Not often you bump into your favourite speaker in a random place. #notaunisonevent @kaiser1961 – at Blackwell, England

Another freebie #triyit #OrchardPig @Orchardpig This one is really refreshing, loved the flavour can defo recommend – at Flimby, England

I'm an honoured member of the Proud and Diverse Cumbria committee and happy to say big things happening in West Cumbria are coming soon!

We ready, let's do this #Eurovision2023 – at Liverpool, England