Yorkshire Ambulance Service
PRIDE@YAS
Chairperson
[Position Vacant]
Deputy Chairperson
Dave Kirk
Health and Wellbeing Engagement Advisor
Dave.Kirk@nhs.net
Trust Support Provider
Optima Health
0800 011 6737
Staff Network
The LGBT+ Network in Yorkshire Ambulance Service was first set up in 2011, and successfully completed the Stonewall Health Champions Programme in 2012. In 2020, the Network was renamed as PRIDE@YAS.
We welcome all members of Yorkshire Ambulance Service to attend the Network, and we offer support, guidance and advice to all LGBT+ staff members. We also work to signpost staff members to allyship programmes, relevant campaigns and support services.
Every year PRIDE@YAS attends at least one local Pride event, usually York Pride but we also visit Leeds Pride too. Get in touch with our Network committee members (contact details above) and come along to a meeting today!
Additional Support
The contact for emergency support is Optima Health who are available 24 hours a day. They can be contacted on 0800 011 6737.
The Trust Wellbeing Team are also available and the main contacts are as follows:
- Muz Suleman at Mussarat.Suleman@nhs.net
The Trust’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardian can also be contacted for help and advice. The contact is:
- Sam Bentley at Samantha.Bentley5@nhs.net or
- Kirsty Holt at Kirsty.Holt1@nhs.net
Local Information
There are a number of local organisations who can offer health and support to LGBT people in Yorkshire. Some of these are:
Yorkshire MESMAC have branches across Yorkshire. More information can be found on the website at www.mesmac.co.uk. Branches are available in:
- Bradford – 01274 395815
- Hull – 01482 291190
- Leeds – 0113 244 4209
- North Yorkshire – 01609 258745
- Rotherham – 01709 242202
- Wakefield – 01924 211116
- York – 01904 620400
The organisation Sexual Health Sheffield offers a range of health and support facilities. You can find out more on the website at www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk or by telephoning 0114 226 8888.