Following the success of our WeWebinars last year we have decided to pop another webinar into the WeNurses chat diary - “The role of social media In supporting diversity” as before we will hold a simultaneous #WeNurses Twitter discussion – it sounds complicated but it really isn't, its just watching a discussion and taking part via Twitter. The webinar will be held in conjunction with those lovely people at Plymouth University and Diverse Learners and we are looking forward to getting lots of people following & discussing diversity. 

How to get involved: 

Joining in is as easy as 1,2,3 ..... 4 :D

Pre Webinar Blurb:

Question Time – an interactive webinar and tweetchat that has a similar format to BBC “Question Time” where questions are posed “live” by the audience and chair. The panel discusses them presenting different perspectives. Questions can be submitted via Twitter or email in advance or live during the webinar or tweetchat - of course (as with Question Time) feel free to chat and comment via Twitter as the webinar takes place - we will be building in a few Twitter Stops to ensure we bring the threads of the Twitter conversation into the Webinar. 

 A collaboration with WeNurses, Diverse Learners, Plymouth University, Paul Deemer and Derek Barron to have an interactive discussion of the individual responsibilities of all to addressing diversity - in relation to disability.

There will be a chance for you to put your questions for theoretical discussion, debate, the panel will respond to questions from"the audience" and they’ll be opportunities for sharing good practice exploring and practical solutions.

The themes for the discussion and we welcome questions about:

There seems to be a gap between what we do for, and advocate for, patients in accommodating their diverse needs compared to that of those we work alongside. The transferable skills and knowledge we utilise with patients - assistive technology, use of tech, MDT working, health promotion,use of frameworks - are equally appropriate for our co-workers but there seems to be under-utilisation / under valuing and lack of awareness and application of that skill set.

This may be for a variety of reasons such as:

- Don't know they can do something - don't know who to ask / where to seek help

- Lack of confidence,

- Lack of knowledge,

- Lack of practical solutions

- Lack of knowledge re funding streams

- Fear about doing something wrong /  how  to do it

- Role of the environment, geographically, practically and culture

We hope to address the themes and barriers (some of which are listed above) to supporting diversity / discuss specific issues,heighten awareness, boost confidence and hopefully action.

Please register for Social media and the diverse workforce in health on Apr 7, 2016 8:00 PM BST at:

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Team:

Teresa Chinn MBE: (@AgencyNurse) RN & Social Media Specialist - Chair

Derek Barron: (@dtbarron) North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership Associate Nurse Director - Panelist

Kerry Pace: (@DiverseLearners) Specialist Teacher and founder Diverse Learners - Panelist

Paul Deemer: (@NHSE_Paul) NHS Employers - Panelist

Professor Ray Jones: (@rjonesplymouth) Informatics Faculty of Heath and Human Sciences Plymouth University - Webinar expert and technical wizzard

Julie Woolman: (@PUNC14Julie) Student Nurse & WeNurses Student Nurse Lead - Panelist

Hannah Smith: (@HannahSTN) Student Nurse - Twitter chat lead