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Join Zoe Clark-Coates MBE in this recording. This is the first webinar of its kind hosted by the School of Clinical Medicine, and we invite everyone to attend.

Zoe Clark-Coates is an international CEO, bestselling author, TV presenter, governing advisor, and grief expert, with over 24 years of experience in counselling.

Zoe has worked to improve support for hundreds of thousands of families each year. Saying Goodbye provides comprehensive information advice, support and much more to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.

Saying Goodbye is the primary division of the Mariposa Trust, a UK-based charity that provides support to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby. To donate, please follow the link here.

To access the recording, please click here.

Do you regularly write papers, policies & procedures, and emails, then this session is for you! This Accessibility and Inclusive Content training session will show you how to create and write content that is clearer, usable throughout different platforms and is free of unintentional bias. It addresses how to write documents that are inclusive and meet accessibility guidelines.

The training is taking place as part of UK Disability History Month (14 November to 20 December 2024) and was held on 28 November 2024.

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This session was part of International Women's Day 2025.

Menopause is a natural part of life, yet it is still often misunderstood and rarely talked about. This session aims to break the silence, offering valuable insights for everyone, women, men, employers, and families.

Join the My Menopause Centre Doctor to explore the stages of menopause, discuss common symptoms, and discover practical tips for managing this transition at home and work. With many women experiencing symptoms that can affect their career and relationships, understanding menopause is more important than ever.

In this session, you will learn: - Why menopause matters to everyone, not just those going through it - How to manage menopause for a thriving life at work and at home - Tips for supporting staff, friends, and family during this time

Let’s kickstart the conversation and help make menopause a topic we can all talk about with confidence!

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Effective Working Relationships are part of the foundation of "doing good work, in a good place to work". This two-hour, interactive, in-person session will explore the attitudes and behaviours that underpin Effective Working Relationships. This session will also address the attitudes and behaviours relating to casual disrespect, the impact this can have on individuals and teams and equip you with strategies to tackle inappropriate behaviour and casual disrespect with confidence. Participants will also gain the tools, techniques and practical guidance necessary to navigate difficult conversations, with professionalism, empathy and best practice.

Please note that this is a in-person session for School of Clinical Medicine staff only and is limited to 12 attendees.

Venue: The session will be held in Seminar Room 10 in the Clinical School.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

How does it feel to be neurodiverse and work in the Clinical School …? In our event for Disability History Month we shall hear from clinical school colleagues: Becky Wallwork (Senior Contracts Manager – Clinical Neurosciences) who has a late autism diagnosis, and Paul Wilkinson (Clinical Dean and Professor of Psychiatry) who has ADHD and who is happy to talk about how this both helps and hinders his work. This is followed by time to talk about working here as neurodiverse employees. What works for you ? What could be better …? (Chaired by Alison Dunning - University Disability & Wellbeing Champion) . This meeting was held online on 20 November 2024.

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This session will provide line managers with guidance on the extension and ending of fixed term contracts in line with legislation and University policy, providing clarity on when the end of fixed term contract process can be followed and when a situation sits under the organisational change policy instead. The session will demonstrate the justifiable reasons for ending a contract and outline how the process works in practice, including support that can be given to those at risk of redundancy.

Please note that this session is not designed to discuss any individual concerns you may have with your own fixed term contract – any concerns must be raised to your local HR team who can offer advice and support.

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School of Clinical Medicine Employees are invited to attend a 20 minute massage by Lucy Hall Massage.

Seated Massage, or ‘chair massage’, is performed while you are seated in a specially designed massage chair. The massage chair is designed for you to rest slightly forward with your arms and legs supported. It also has a face cradle to support your head.

In the 20 minute massages we do Swedish massage including; Head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, lower & middle back, and glutes. Your massage therapist Katerina will work your muscles and knots through your clothes and adapt the massage to exactly what the customer needs or wants.

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Come and spend time with some well trained dogs. Pets as Therapy (PAT) is a national charity founded in 1983 whose vision is to ensure that everyone in the UK, no matter what their circumstances, has access to the companionship of a friendly pet.

A few dedicated volunteers from the charity will be bringing along their temperament assessed pets for you to stroke, pet and spend time with.

Therapeutic visits by PAT Teams can bring comfort and companionship, stimulate conversation, encourage movement and social interaction and help improve mental health and wellbeing. They can also help to reduce stress levels.

We kindly ask if you could limit your booking to one timeslot to allow others the chance of a booking, thank you.

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This event is being held as part of this year's Mental Health Awareness week.

The Plant Swap is the perfect event for new or experienced plant lovers. Bring along your own healthy houseplants, succulents, cactus plants, seedlings, surplus seeds and shrubs to swap with colleagues.

Whether you have a flower pot, a balcony, a small garden, a large garden, a community garden, a school garden, space in your living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom, or even your office at work, or just an interest in finding out more, come along - we'll be here to swap and chat!

Rules:

1. Bring a pest-free beautiful plant for trade

2. They can be potted or bare root, as long as you're prepared to part with them. Labelling your plant is useful

3. Remember to bring your own container to travel home with your new plants.

Let's get the Clinical School's plant community together!

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

A Research Passport is the mechanism for non-NHS staff to obtain an Honorary Research Contract or Letter of Access (LOA) when they propose to carry out research in the NHS. This session aims to:

• Familiarise you with the Research Passport process
• When it is needed
• What forms are required,
• What information the researcher needs to provide,
• Clarify pre-engagement checks

If you have any queries, feel free to contact Monika Wisniewska (HR Staff Hub Coordinator) at mw908@cam.ac.uk

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Focusing on clear communication in the workplace, Paula Rosen can help you prepare for a formal or informal presentation, get ready for interviews, lead meetings, or tackle difficult conversations. Whatever is on your wish list for being a better communicator, this session will provide constructive feedback and tips on refining your speaking style, increasing personal impact and addressing any concerns you may have about your communication skills.

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Yoga with Daisy Worzencraft is primarily about having fun, giving things a go, and trying - with a sense of humour and a smile on your face! It's a non competitive practice, with modifications for different levels. All she asks is that you try, and that you practice with a sense of pleasure and enjoyment, rather than expectation, frustration and tension.

For Daisy, Yoga has been a consistent friend in her life - especially in times of need - and had nothing to do with perfecting poses!

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