South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust’s Executive Team said: “We are extremely appalled to see violent protests taking place across the country. Our organisation is incredibly proud of our diverse workforce and proactively celebrates the variety of ethnicities and heritage within our Trust and the positive difference this makes to our patients and the care we deliver.
“We firmly believe that everyone should be able to live and work without fear of discrimination and violence. As a Trust, we are committed to eliminating racism, discrimination, abuse and violence and any incidences will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action will be taken. If at any point a member of our staff feels threatened or unsafe while carrying out their role, they have been directed to immediately leave the situation they are in.
“We strongly encourage you to check in and offer support to friends, family, colleagues and loved ones who may be feeling scared and anxious right now. We will continue to offer support to our colleagues during this period.”
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Glen Burley, Chief Executive | Adam Carson, Managing Director | Charles Ashton, Chief Medical Officer | Fiona Burton, Chief Nursing Officer | Harkamal Heran, Chief Operating Officer | Kim Li, Chief Finance Officer | Nick Rees, Interim Deputy Chief People Officer | Sophie Gilkes, Chief Strategy Officer | Zoe Mayhew, Chief Commissioning Officer