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From the additional question asked, the main barriers identified that stop people speaking up were • Don’t want to upset colleagues (40%) • Worry about being treated badly by colleagues or managers as a result (39%) • No point as nothing will be done about it (36%) • Belief that they would not be able to raise their concern in confidence scored high at 25%. These results, along with the suggestions and comments from staff on how speaking up can be encouraged will be discussed with the Workforce team and the Unions with a view to including speaking up and listening messages in wider Workforce activity. See Appendix 2 for full report. 8. The Board self-assessment The way in which the Board carries out its self-assessment is currently under review to ascertain the best way to undertake the assessment so that it makes the most impact. 9. Freedom to Speak Up Training The National Guardian’s Office, in association with Health Education England has launched Freedom to Speak Up e-learning training divided into three modules, Speak Up for all staff, Listen Up for managers at all levels and Follow Up for Senior leaders (available from 12 th April). The Speak Up module is essential training for all staff. Listen to Learn Event The Christie Ethnic Diversity Group (EDG) staff network will shortly be filming their members experiences. It is hoped that the event will support the message that the Trust encourages any member of staff, regardless of who they are, to speak up about anything that concerns them. It will also build confidence that if they do speak up, someone will listen as well as promoting the role of the staff networks. The initiative will be undertaken by the other staff networks and learning from setting up the initiative shared. Staff survey results by protected characteristics For all the Speak up questions, staff with protected characteristics report they feel less secure to raise concerns; and were less confident that their concerns would be addressed. The report will be shared with the Equality and Diversity team and staff networks for discussion of action that could be taken to reduce barriers and increase confidence. It is hoped that the listen to learn events will also contribute to addressing this feedback positively. See Appendix 2. 11. Freedom to Speak Up Champions The Trust currently has 4 FTSU champions, who have undergone the NGO training. Their role is to support Freedom to Speak Up messages and provide confidential, independent support and information to other staff and act as a resource for discussing with individuals or groups the most appropriate route to either resolve the concern informally, raise the concern under the formal procedure, and/or to signpost individuals to what may be more relevant policies or frameworks. 10. Equality and Diversity

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