This page is for those who have started their journey to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and are looking for a bit of help or some ideas to keep things underway or take the next steps.
We have included an indication of the time needed to spend on the resource and each of these can be extended by including an exercise or a discussion.
How long have you got?
6 mins
Resource description: FILM – The Circle – LGBT+ Experiences of Bereavement and Grief. Building on the image and script provided in the Beginners Resources, this short film produced in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support illustrates how The Circle can be used to identify the issues which may arise for older and old LGBT+ people accessing end of life and bereavement services. It uses quotes from research with powerful effect.
How long have you got?
6 mins
Resource description: FILM – Dignity Day – this short film is a good one to use at the end of the session as it leaves people feeling uplifted. Made locally it brings the voices of older and old LGBT+ people into the room as they share what the term ‘dignity’ means to them.
How long have you got?
30 – 90 mins
Resource description: GUIDE – EMBRACE Review & Plan – call a meeting with appropriate colleagues to take a focused look at this 8-part guide. It should help you to ensure that you are on track with your county-wide approach to inclusion and to maintain efficiency with the time and resources that you are able to give to this work.
Link: Guide
How long have you got?
N/a
Resource description: FACILITATORS’ PACK – Between 2022 and 2024, 36 people from 22 different organisations took part in the EMBRACE Facilitator Training. This consisted of 54 hours of learning with the aim of being able to facilitate conversations within their own organisations in a way which would work for them and for their colleagues. These Facilitators were given access to an online pack which is password protected and they continue to network bi-monthly to share, learn & inspire. This network is now administrated by Community Resource and is open to new members in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. These new members will be buddied and supported by existing Facilitators and, once fully onboard, will be given the password for the pack by their buddy.
Link: Facilitators’ Pack (Password protected)