16 September 2019
UH Bristol recognised for supporting British armed forces
University Hospitals Bristol has been awarded an Employer
Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver award for its work in supporting
both present and past members of the British armed forces and their
families.
The Employee Recognition Scheme is run by the Ministry of
Defence and encourages employers to support defence and inspire
others to do the same.
In order to be recognised as a Silver organisation, UH Bristol
showed their support for members of the armed forces in a number of
ways, including signing the Armed Forces Covenant, actively
ensuring their workforce is aware of the positive policies towards
defence people issues and employing at least one individual from
the armed forces.
Speaking about the awards, Peter Russell, head of resourcing at
UH Bristol said:
"Receiving an ERS Silver award is an achievement we're extremely
proud of. Supporting armed service personnel and their families is
so important, and we've done a number of things that ensure we are
a Forces Friendly employer. These include hosting events such as an
Armed Forces day in June 2019 and having ongoing practises such as
recognising armed forces staff within the Trust and highlighting
positive policies that affect them and benefit them in their
work."
UH Bristol, along with other recently recognised organisations
will be officially recognised at the Lord Lieutenant Award Ceremony
later in the year.
Commenting on the announcement of the 2019 Employer Recognition
Scheme Silver awards, Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace
said:
"These awards recognise the outstanding support for our armed
forces from employers across Britain and I would like to thank and
congratulate each and every one.
"Regardless of size, location or sector, employing ex-forces
personnel is good for business and this year we have doubled the
number of awards in recognition of the fantastic support they
give."
Peter Russell, head of
resourcing, lord-lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches
Golding
and Richard Bateman,
consultant consultant anaesthetist
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