Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Calendar

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month at WMAS

Our annual South Asian Heritage events took place last month and last week there was the opportunity to attend an online webinar, hosted by Manjeet Malhi & Sonia Bhattle as a joint health & wellbeing & women’s network collaboration. They were joined by Guest Speaker, Sukhvinder Kaur, Director and Founder of Sikh Women’s Aid.  The webinar was attended by 25 colleagues from across the Trust and provided an opportunity for staff to learn more about South Asian heritage, faith, culture and inclusion through open discussion and shared experiences.

Sukhjeevan Nat, Non-Executive Director at West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, praised the event and those involved in organising it and shared the following words:” Firstly, I want to commend Manjeet, Sonia and everyone involved in organising this webinar. Having open and honest conversations about culture, faith and heritage takes courage, and it is important that we create spaces where people feel comfortable having those discussions. As a Sikh myself, I learned a great deal from the session, including aspects of my own faith that I was not previously aware of. What resonated most strongly with me was the focus on the shared values that bring us together. Across our communities, many people want to support one another, work together and celebrate our differences. By focusing on those shared values, we can help amplify understanding, strengthen inclusion and reduce the noise of divisive views.” Manjeet and Sonia said: “We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended and to Sukhvinder Kaur, Founder & Director of Sikh Women’s Aid who volunteered her time to support and educate our team on the importance of unity in diversity and building strong communities regardless of race, background, religious beliefs and cultures.”

To view the webinar recording, click this link

Catch Up on Our 2025 & 2026 Health and Wellbeing Festival!

Your journey to enhanced wellbeing is now richer and more accessible than ever. We are proud to offer our staff a comprehensive and growing library of resources drawn from our acclaimed Health & Wellbeing Online Festivals from 2025, and the recently concluded 2026 series. Whether you’re seeking to catch up, revisit a powerful session, or explore topics for the first time, this integrated collection provides unparalleled flexibility and depth to support you on your own terms. 

What You’ll Find

Designed to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, these recordings offer practical tools and insights across a diverse range of topics including: 

• Mental Resilience
• Trauma Support
• Neuro-diversity inclusion
• Financial Wellness
• Physical Health 

Within these recordings, discover a rich exploration of critical wellbeing tips. These sessions delve into the foundations of mental resilience, offering techniques to fortify your motional strength and provide compassionate insights into trauma support for healing and growth. The content also champions neuro-diversity inclusion, presenting practical ways to foster environments where everyone can thrive.

Access recordings, simply by clicking on the 2026 poster to the left.

Have you Explored Qwell Yet?

Qwell is your online mental wellbeing community and a place for all of the WMAS workforce to access. Qwell is an anonymous service, providing support to WMAS staff, to give help, guidance and support free of charge. Qwell offers confidential, timely and cost-free access to qualified counsellors and mental health practitioners, without thresholds and without waiting lists. It also has a vast library of self-help articles and podcasts, along with digital tools to help you track your mood, set your personal goals, and keep a private online journal. Staff can explore hundreds of articles on all aspects of mental health and wellbeing too! To find out more and to register for the site visit the WMAS dedicated login page qwell.io/wmas.

Gallery of Previous Roadshow Events