The Disability, Carers and Advocates Network (DCA) aims to promote a disability positive environment for all staff who are disabled and provide mutual support for staff with disabilities, which are hidden or apparent, and also those who have carer responsibilities.
Chairperson & Co-Chairs: John Eames, Sam Keeley, Lisa McCarthy, Louise Williams, Tomas Docherty, Susan Dowell
HR Manager Buddy: Stephanie Simister
Executive Sponsor: Nathan Hudson
The PROUD Network is the West Midlands Ambulance Service Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans Network. The network supports any staff who identify as being LGBT+ and encourages staff to be their authentic selves.
Chairperson & Co-Chair: Leigh Jones-Keyte, Richard Jones
Vice Chairperson: Lance Jinks
Engagement Lead: Clinton Cartlidge
Trans Lead: Nat Brannon
EOC Representative: Amelia Bradbury
Black Country Representative: Abbie Fairley
Birmingham Representative and Union Link: Lily Johnson
HR Manager Buddy: Louise Jones
Executive Sponsor: Karen Rutter
The ONE Network is the identifying name for the group that support staff who identify as being from an ethic background including allies who are supportive of the aims of this network.
Chairperson & Co-Chair: Keeling Hutton & Mohammed Azim
Vice Chairpersons: Kiron Bhamra, Michael Foster
HR Manager Buddy: Chaz Dheensa
Executive Sponsor: Jeremy Brown
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead: Mohammed Ramzan
The Trust Military Network is open to all and not just limited to those who serve or have served. It also encourages anyone who wants to be involved whether they have friends or family in the military, parents, grandparents or children who have served or just have an interest in the armed forces to come together and support each other.
Chairperson: Tim Atherton
HR Manager Buddy: Rachel Bishop
Executive Sponsor: Murray MacGregor
The Student Network is aimed at both internal and external students, learners and apprentices. It is run by the students and apprentices and provides a safe space to chat through issues. It also provides an opportunity for peer support for individuals who may be facing challenge in the learning environment or their studies.
Student Support Leads: Richard Alexander, Carly Harrison, Gemma Rowberry
HR Manager Buddy: Suman Bhambra-Thompson
Executive Sponsor: Aiden Brown
The Women’s Network aims to ensure that staff who identify as women and advocates of women, feel supported as well as providing support and inspiration to others as well as providing an opportunity to learn from each other and network.
Chairpersons: Sonia Bhattle & Rebecca Parker-Williams
Vice Chair: Joanne Caines
HR Manager Buddy: Eleanor Huddleston
Executive Sponsor: Michelle Brotherton