Trust support

In this section:

Line manager

External support and information

Line manager

In the first instance it is recommended that individuals speak to their line manager regarding any difficulties they may be having so that strategies can be put in place to support their dyslexia. If they do not feel comfortable discussing it with their line manager, they can contact:

Occupational Health Service: OccHealth@nottshc.nhs.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team (EDI): Provide confidential advice and guidance to both managers and staff on disability related issues in the workplace. EqualityandDiversity@nottshc.nhs.uk
Catherine Conchar - Associate Director for EDI: catherine.conchar@nottshc.nhs.uk
Sharon Gordon - EDI Lead for Forensic Services: sharon.gordon@nottshc.nhs.uk
Maxine Davis - EDI Lead for Local Mental Health Services: maxine.davis@nottshc.nhs.uk
Nicki Welsh / Lisa Dinsdale - EDI Leads for Community Health Services: nicki.welsh@nottshc.nhs.uk and lisa.dinsdale@nottshc.nhs.uk
Disabled Staff Network: disabledstaffnetwork@nottshc.nhs.uk
Staff-side Representative - speak to your Trade union representative.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT): ICT Self-Service Portal - User Guide

External support and information

The following sources provide information that has been referenced throughout this information guide, plus other organisations that may be useful to you.

ACAS (Information on rights at work)
ACAS National
Brandon House
180 Borough High Street
London, SE1 1LW
Helpline: 08457 474 747
Website: acas - working for everyone

Access to Work (funding for workplace adjustments)
(Regional centre, for East Midlands is Cardiff)
Jobcentre Plus, Access to Work Operational Support Unit
Alexandra House
377 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff, CF5 1WU
Telephone: 02920 423 291
Website: Access to work: get support if you have a disability or health condition (GOV.UK)

ADHD Support
Website: ADHD UK and ADHD Foundation

National Autistic Society
Website: National Autistic Society

Business Forum on Disability (focusing on disability as it affects business)
Tel: 020 7403 3020
Website: Business Disability Forum

Disability Support
Old Basford Community Centre,
Bramble close,
Nottingham, NG6 0QG
Website: Disability Support (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire)

The Dyslexia Association
Sherwood House
7 Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham, NG7 6LB
Telephone: 0115 924 6888
Email: helpline@dyslexia.uk.net
Website: Dyslexia Association

Dyspraxia Foundation
Website: Dyspraxia Foundation and Dyspraxic Adults (forum for adults with Dyspraxia)
Email: dyspraxia@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

Equalities and Human Rights Commission (promote equality and human rights)
Telephone: 0845 604 6610
Website: Equality and Human Rights Commission

Equality Act 2010 (Legislation)
Website: Legislation - Equality Act 2010 and GOV.UK - Equality Act 2010 (guidance)

Other sources of help: Citizens' Advice Bureau and Self Help UK.