BME WorkshopDate: 29 July 2015

• Present the EMAS challenges for recruiting individuals from BME backgrounds

• Gain feedback and learn from the group to help EMAS move the BME agenda forward.

Aims of today:

Community Engagement

Attending careers events

Giving first aid lessons to different groups & carer groups

Supporting festivals/celebrations

Working with our stakeholders – Recent Healthwatch visit

Sue Noyes – Chair of The National Ambulance Diversity Forum

National Engagement

Providing strategic leadership on Equality, Diversity and Human Rights across all Ambulance Trusts

Responsibilities include:• Monitor compliance with Equality Act 2010• Support implementation of NHS Equality Delivery • Challenge discrimination and promote equality• Support effective community engagement• Promote national campaigns• Lead on best practice solutions

April – June 2015

BME Recruitment Information and Challenges

6% of applicants are

from BME background

4% of BME applicants are

shortlisted

2% of BME applicants are

appointed

Recruitment timescales

Overseas applicants

Anecdotal information East Midlands

Demographics

• Does the EMAS picture reflect your own situation?• What positive actions have you taken as an organisation?• What were the barriers/ challenges you faced ?• What was the impact of those actions on increasing BME

recruitment ?

Thank you

Workshop discussion