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Raising concerns about inclusion, discrimination, racism 

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If racism or bullying or discrimination in your workplace or place of education and training is affecting you or your service users, the GSLT is here to help you. All employers and universities have a responsibility to listen and respond. Take these steps to raise your concerns:

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1. Refer to your local HR or school policies and procedures. They will outline what you should do.                                                                                                           

2. If your concern is about patient care, refer to local service policies.                             

3. Refer to the GSLT’s guidance on best practice and meeting the standards set by the AHPC.                                                                                                                                                                

4. Refer to the AHPC standards.                                                                                                     

5. Raise your concern with the appropriate person – eg a dedicated officer dealing with racism and discrimination, or your line manager.                                              

6. If you think your concerns are not being taken seriously or investigated appropriately, involve the 'GSLT freedom to speak up guardian'.                            

7.  If your concerns are about an AHPC registrant, you can contact the AHPC directly to raise concerns.                                                                                                  

8. If you are a student and your concern is about a placement, raise your concerns immediately so that you can be supported. Do not wait until after the placement has ended, even if you don’t want any action to be taken during your placement. If your concern is about a member of NSS staff, raise your concerns immediately.                                                                                  

9. If you are a student, you can raise concerns (relating to placement) through your placement provider, academic adviser, personal tutor, programme lead, student support administrator or student services. If you need support when attending meetings, the placement body or the institution you have been posted to should have equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) staff available. If you are unsure of what to do, you can go to the placement body, National Service Secretariat (NSS), or student union for advice.                   

10. The GSLT has always had a dedicated enquiries line. Members (and students who are not members) can call us to raise concerns or seek advice if the approaches above haven’t worked. Email info@ghaslt.org or WhatsApp 059 467 4939 for help.