We are privileged to have colleagues at CHFT from countries across the world and we serve and support diverse communities in both Calderdale and Kirklees.
As part of our One Culture of Care, if you have been affected by the recent scenes of national violence taking place across the country and need support, assistance or advice, please speak to your line manager. Support is also available for colleagues through our 24/7 wellbeing programme, Vivup. Details of how to access the support are available on our intranet pages.
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is also available to everyone across West Yorkshire working in health and care services, including CHFT colleagues.
There is an opportunity for colleagues to talk about any concerns or questions you have during an online conversation with Rob Webster, Chief Executive of West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. He'll be speaking alongside Fatima Khan-Shah, who is West Yorkshire ICB's Inclusivity Champion.
The online discussion will take place on Tuesday 13 August, 10.00-11.15 and is open to anyone in the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.
A new page has been developed on the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership website which includes helpful information and resources.
Trusted information
Please do not add to the distress and fear that people are feeling by sharing misinformation and please always act and speak with dignity and respect for all. West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are working closely with all key partner agencies to plan for and manage the risks around potential public disorder in West Yorkshire.
Over recent days a lot of misinformation has been spread, particularly through social media and other messaging platforms, about planned gatherings and demonstrations – the majority of which have not materialised.
Arrangements have been put in place for partner agencies to share information and intelligence with each other in each place, to help overcome such disinformation.
We will be advised directly by the Police of any actual incidents or potential incidents, and this will be shared as required via our EPRR team, as well as our communications teams.
Please see this cyber security centre website for tips on identifying misinformation, disinformation and malinformation.
Reporting incidents
If you experience, witness or have been involved in a hate crime you can report it through West Yorkshire Police. Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your life. If you see a crime that is in progress or if someone is in immediate danger, please call 999 without hesitation.
Stop Hate UK supports individuals and communities who have been impacted by hate crime. Any incidents of hate crime can also be reported here Report all Hate Crime - Stop Hate UK.
Support is also available from Tell Mama, a confidential support service for those suffering from anti-Muslim hate and discrimination across the UK. Their website features a number of different ways to report anti-Muslim incidents, including via phone or WhatsApp: Report in Anti-Muslim Hate or Islamophobia (tellmamauk.org).