Welsh Ambulance Service
LGBT+ Staff Network
Chairperson
Gareth Thomas
Patient Experience Co-ordinator
Gareth.w.thomas@wales.nhs.uk
Deputy Chairperson
Tace Richards
Paramedic
Tace.richards@wales.nhs.uk
Trust Support Provider
Care First
0800 174319
Staff Network
The Welsh Ambulance Service LGBT+ Staff Network was established in 2016 and aims to improve the working environment for LGBT+ employees and volunteers and contribute to improved experiences for LGBT+ patients and service users.
The Network aims to promote equality, diversity and individuality through a range of internal promotional activity and through external involvement in key regional events, such as Pride Cymru.
Additional Support
Wellbeing Support Service
The Wellbeing Support Service offers confidential information and advice to support the health and wellbeing of staff.
The service is available Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm (excluding bank holidays) and can provide support and information to suit the needs of staff.
The Wellbeing Support Service offers confidential information and advice in relation to a wide range of health and wellbeing matters which may be causing you concern or to be off work.
Any member of staff can self-refer to the Wellbeing Support Service by calling 0300 321 4700.
Local Information
The LGBT Cymru Helpline offers help and advice about a range of LGBT issues – Freephone: 0800 840 2069 or email: line@lgbtcymuhelpline.org.uk