Root Out Racism Pin Badge Pledge

Posted on: 3 August 2021

Root out Racism logo pin badge designOver five months ago we set out to create an anti-racism movement. “Root Out Racism” is a movement co-created by over 100 West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership ethnic minority colleagues. It aims to proactively challenge racism across all aspects of society, to improve health inequalities, and to help individuals and organisations alike to become actively anti-racist. Put simply, to prompt us to look at ourselves and to better inform ourselves on anti-racist behaviours, to stand up against racism, and to stand together. 

It is about representing yet another step toward meaningful and real change. 

It is about anti-racism. 

We pledge to act and show there is no place for racism across our region. We are proud to stand alongside our colleagues and root out racism. Join us. No barriers, no excuses and only one commitment. Whether it’s posting on social media, wearing a pin badge, or having the courage to speak up against racist behaviours, you are the movement. You can root out racism.

To publish your pledge and to receive a pin badge to wear with pride email: westyorkshire.stp@nhs.net

Some of the anti-racism campaign pledge's include:

I pledged to act and show there is no place for racism across our region. I am proud to stand alongside our colleagues and root out racism. Join us. No barriers, no excuses and only one commitment. - Simon Phillips, Leeds Jewish Representative Council

I will lead the ICS to become an anti-racist organisation at the heart of an anti-racism movement. - Rob Webster CBE, Chief Executive of West Yorkshire and Harrogate ICS

I pledge to taking action to develop a more inclusive workplace culture where people with a diverse range of backgrounds can reach their potential and thrive. - Suzie Tilburn NHS Wakefield CCG

Here at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, we are doing lots of great work to educate, raise awareness and to root out racism.- Karen Lai, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

This campaign is amazing, would love to take the pledge and proudly wear the badge – Mohammad Masood, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

In my eyes everyone no matter what race you are you are treated with the same respect - Elaine Helliwell NHS Bradford CCG

I pledge to assist in the Root out racism campaign by speaking out wherever I witness behaviours, policies and procedures that have racist strands or connotations. I recognise that not everyone feels confident enough to do this and I have always had this strength of character since being at junior school and living in a multicultural estate in Leeds. I will also raise this campaign at our next team catch up to ensure the whole team are aware of this campaign.

I have also maintained my own CPD when it comes to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, not just by attending many webinars and reading many papers but also seeking feedback on my own cultural upbringing and seeking feedback on my unconscious bias and being open to hearing that feedback and actively working on that.

I would be proud to wear a pin badge to show that I am in support of the Root out racism campaign and also open to being an ally to support my colleagues who are subjected to racist behaviours and processes. - Simone Cleeve Clinical Governance Team Admin Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

My pledge is a zero tolerance and to stand up to negative behaviours towards racism. And to support my colleagues holistically, emotionally and with respect at all times. I have seen the MASSIVE negative impact it has on colleagues and it has to stop! NOW! - Clare Walkinshaw, NHS Bradford CCG

I pledge to challenge and show there is no place for racism across our region. I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues and root out and challenge racism wherever it occurs. Racism and racist behaviour should have no place in our society I pledge a continued commitment to challenging racism wherever and whenever it occurs. Steve Blackman – CEO Volunteering Bradford

“I hope that I will always stand up to overt racism from others. However, it’s not just the blatant racism that people have to deal with, day in and day out, but the whispers, the comments, the looks.

As a GP, and as a human being, I need to address my own language, microaggressions and subconscious bias, to ensure that I am supportive of all my patients and colleagues, no matter what their skin colour, ethnicity or cultural background. I also have to call it out when I see this behaviour in others.

Jo Cox famously said, “have far more in common that that which divides us”, and this is true, but we also need to celebrate our diversity, the differences that make us unique and special, without fear of bigotry and attack. I pledge to do just that.”- Dr Cathy Hart, Affinity Care, Sunnybank Medical Centre

I pledge to do all I can to root out racism by supporting colleagues and patients through the NHS Zero Tolerance policy, by informing people who act in a discriminatory way towards staff or patients that their behaviour is not acceptable and letting them know of the consequences of their actions. Jude Faulkner, Affinity Care, Sunnybank Medical Centre

Following seeing the launch on social media of the #WYHRootOutRacism campaign, team WYLP pledge to act and show there is no place for racism across our region. – Beth Vickers, West & North Yorkshire Learning Providers (WYLP)

‘I will not stand by and condone remarks and actions I know are wrong: I will call it out and I pledge my support to ensure the people and organisations I work for and with do their best to - Dr Sara Humphrey , Affinity Care

I pledge to have zero tolerance against racism, and to always challenge racist speech and behaviours. I pledge to educate myself about racism in modern society and pass this education on to others. - Alexandra Houseago.

I pledge, as part of the equity and inclusion team at Mind in Bradford to tackle systemic, institutional and casual racism. This will be done by challenging racism on a strategic and grassroots level. - Masira Hans, Mind in Bradford

I pledge to educate people on what racism is on my social networks. I will make sure to show that racism isn't just isolated incidents but a structural problem which affects people's life chances. - Rebecca Pountney, Affinity Care, The Willows medical centre

I pledge to act and show there is no place for racism across our region. - Alison Conn, Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service

I would like to receive a pin badge in order to raise awareness around racism within my workplace. - Heena Parmar, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation

I stand united hand in hand with everyone to Root out Racism forever. - Kath Helliwell NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

I pledge to always stand strong in rooting out racism and to always speak up in supporting anti-racism through all aspects of life. – Joanne Rothery, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership

Racism is not acceptable, there are no excuses for it, it needs to be addressed and I would like to wear a pin badge to demonstrate this - Anna Hill, Shipley Medical Practice

I’m currently completing an Allyship programme to help understand racism in the workplace and how to ensure everyone is treated the same and included. - Michelle Eaglen, Middleton Healthcentre

I pledge to challenge racism within systems and racist behaviour when safe to do so. I will continue to reflect on my own socialisation, values and beliefs to try recognise and overcome racism within myself.- Angela Dillon, Leeds Community Health Care

I support the stance to root out racism - Ruth Greenfield, Ilkley Moor Medical Practice

I pledge to support the movement to stamp, root out & destroy racism.

I pledge to speak out against racism, to ignore excuses for any racist behaviour and to actively seek to challenge and change such attitudes and behaviours. 

I pledge to be part of the step toward meaningful and real change. 

I pledge show there is no place for racism anywhere and will proudly stand alongside my colleagues, friends and family to root out all forms of racism. - Emma J Robinson,North Yorkshire County Council

I pledge to ensure there is a culture of mutual respect within my team and speak out where I witness behaviours of racism. Together we will root out racism, if we all work together- Dawn Greaves, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership / West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts

I pledge to always stand alongside the BAME community, to always speak up if I witness racism and to continue to educate myself on the injustices the BAME community face. - Rosie Jasper, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

I pledge to use zero tolerance regarding racism within my place of work – Karen Wood, Sunnybank Medical Centre

My pledge is a zero tolerance and to stand up to negative behaviours towards racism. And to support my colleagues holistically, emotionally and with respect at all times. I have seen the MASSIVE negative impact it has on colleagues and it has to stop! NOW! - Clare Walkinshaw, NHS Bradford CCG

As a recent participant of the Leeds Community Healthcare Trust BAME Allyship Programme I pledge to look for racism and openly challenge it at all times in order to contribute to rooting it out. I will wear my badge with utter pride. - Shelagh Davenport, Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

As a white mother of dual heritage children & grandchildren and a revert to Islam, I have witnessed first-hand the heart-breaking effects racism has on individuals and families. Ignorance is rife. I pledge to stand up and to speak out against racism wherever I witness it and hear of it. I have 100% zero tolerance of racism and will always stand with my fellow human beings to root it out. I will never be shy of schooling the ignorant amongst us and will encourage others to root out racism. I will be honoured to wear the pin. - Khalisah Hussain, Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd

As a human being and professional I pledge to root out racism, challenge myself and others on issues surrounding unconscious bias and white privilege, as well as always use my voice to advocate for equal rights and opportunities to all. I will stand up against prejudice, stereotypes and racism against patients, carers and colleagues. - Agnes Wozna, Spectrum Community Health CIC

Our practice is wanting to support the Root out Racism campaign. This is our pledge as a practice which we would like you to share. We are going to share on our facebook, website and display in our waiting room. Are we able to arrange for pin badges for all our staff which they can wear on their lanyards we have 30 members of staff

We pledge to act and show there is no place for racism across our region. We are proud to stand alongside our colleagues and root out racism. Join us. No barriers, no excuses and only one commitment. Whether it’s posting on social media, wearing a pin badge, or having the courage to speak up against racist behaviours, you are the movement. You can root out racism. - Ashfield and The Grange Medical Centre

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