Our second Open Conversation has now launched!

We are determined to make working in health and care in Birmingham and Solihull the best place it can be. We can only do this by having a two-way conversation so that we can make genuinely transformative change.

Our Open Conversations are open to everyone who works or volunteers in health and care in the NHS, Local Authorities and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector across Birmingham and Solihull.

What has happened so far?

In the first Conversation at the end of 2023, over 1,600 staff and volunteers working across health and care in Birmingham and Solihull logged onto the online Conversation platform and anonymously discussed our culture together.

All contributions have now been analysed – once you’ve logged in, you can read the report on the Conversation platform.

What are the objectives of the second Conversation?

Using the insights from the report, we have drafted a set of pledges that address the key concerns and priorities of our people. In the second Conversation (23 April – 7 May 2024) everyone can see and discuss the pledges before they are finalised. This Conversation will directly impact the final pledges and shape the future of our health and care system.

Why does this matter?

The final pledges will represent a collective commitment to each other to help make every part of health and care in Birmingham and Solihull the best place to work. Your participation in this Conversation is essential to ensure we are making the right changes and are committed to the right goals.

The Conversation is:

• Anonymous – your name is not attached to anything you share
• For all staff and volunteers - working in health and care across Birmingham and Solihull
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while the Conversation is live
• Accessible on any device
• Analysed independently

How do I get involved?

Before and during the Conversation, you can visit openconversations.clevertogether.com and click the “Sign up” button.

Thanks so much for getting involved in this exciting opportunity. Let’s build the best place to work together.

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