UHDB lights up purple to mark Disability History Month and International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Saturday 3 December 2022 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and 16 November–16 December 2022 is Disability History Month.
In recognition of this, UHDB has joined the global movement to light up the entrances at two of our sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital Burton, in purple for #PurpleLightUp.
UHDB is proud to be an inclusive employer, and along with the ThisAbility and Long-Term Conditions Staff Network, the Trust has joined this initiative to recognise and celebrate the contribution of our colleagues with Disabilities.
Carol Andrews, Deputy Director of People Services, said: “We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive employer and are on a journey to become one of the best places to work for all. Our ThisAbility and Long-Term Conditions Network is doing amazing work to help us on this journey and ensure all of our colleagues, patients and visitors feel welcomed at all of our hospitals.
“Lighting up our two acute hospitals is a poignant mark of respect and visibly demonstrates that we are proud to shine a light onto the incredible work of #TeamUHDB colleagues with a Disability and reaffirm our commitment and support to them.”
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To mark Disabilty History Month, the network are hosting a series of events which all staff are invited to attend:
Seated exercise class on Monday 12 December, 11am-2pm
11.30am - seated fitness
11.45am - shoulder mobility
12pm - core stability
12.15pm - seated/standing stretches
Meet at the Library & Knowledge Service, Library, RDH. Stick around after to chat to others and share the resources on offer.
How does it feel workshops - Wednesday 14 December, 11am - 3pm
There will be equipment available to simulate vision loss and hearing loss, along with aids from the stroke physio team and occupational therapists. and to learn more about
Meet at Royal Derby Hospital, wellbeing hub, level 5. Tea and coffee will be available, anyone is welcome to attend even just for a chat.