Uncomfortable Conversations:
Abuse of position of trust
AACE and the College of Paramedics held a Zoom Call from on Thursday 14 October 2021 – and invited all ambulance service staff to attend.
You can watch a recording of this extremely insightful session here:
The purpose of this important session was to increase awareness of what constitutes “inappropriate behaviour”, what signs to look out for, the psychology of the offender, and how to respond.
We heard from speakers with expertise, knowledge and experience in this area and gave attendees the opportunity to reflect on what they heard, to share their thoughts and views, and take forward some valuable and practical insights.
Facilitators
The session was facilitated by Liz Harris Head of Professional Standards, College of Paramedics and Anna Parry, Deputy Managing Director, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.
Contributors
Anna Price
Named Professional for Safeguarding, EEAST
Zoe Lodrick
Psychotherapist, Zoe Lodrick Ltd
Agatha Nortly-Meshe
Assistant Medical Director, LAS
Simon Holbrook
Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, SCAS
Will Hancock
Chief Executive, SCAS
Resources
- Video: Freedom To Speak Up Guardians
How your local FTSU Guardian can support you - eLearning: the Freedom to Speak Up in Healthcare in England Programme
The National Guardians Office’s & Health Education England’s ‘Listen Up’ training for leaders and managers - Ambulance Service Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Poster
Support for ambulance service employees, volunteers and their families - Employee Mental Health Strategy Guidance
How to develop an appropriate mental health strategy for your organisation
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