Black History month runs throughout the month of October and the theme this year is Reclaiming Narratives. Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations.

The South West is hosting a number of events and activities for all colleagues throughout October. We hope that these events and activities will help colleagues to learn more about Black History Month and the importance of it and to have some fun along the way. NHSE would like to specifically invite our primary care provider staff to participate.

NHSE have a number of sessions organised, please join in to learn more about our inspirational BAME colleagues, their lives, work and their career journeys to date. They are pleased to confirm the following speakers:

• 17^th October 12-1: In conversation session with Mily Yogananth, Primary, Community and Personalised Care team. Join the meeting now, Meeting ID: 395 223 391 793, Passcode: XR7Krj
• 21st October at 11-12: In conversation session with Cleo Morris, Founder – Mission Diverse. Join the meeting now,  Meeting ID: 331 858 994 42, Passcode: qv5RpB
• 28^th October at 12-1: In conversation session with Tracie Joliff, Inclusive Leadership, OD Specialist & Co-founder of the Racial Justice Collective, Join the meeting now, Meeting ID: 364 780 246 043, Passcode: Cq8eMy