Katie is the voice for LGBT+

Community staff nurse Katie Gillam Price is keen to be known as the female voice for the LGBT+ Network.

Having taken the helm as vice chair for the network seven months ago, Katie is determined to push it forward, raising awareness of where people can find support and meet others.

She said: “I ran for the vice chair post following a conversation with the previous network chair and Thomas our new chair of the network. It was noted that there hadn’t been a female in post for either role.

“I felt that there should be a female voice for the network. I am passionate for being a voice for the LGBT+ network after having had negative experiences in previous jobs due to my sexual orientation.”

So what are Katie’s plans for the network?

“The first six months we are wanting to re-establish the LGBT+ staff network and push it forward,” she explained. “We will be arranging regular meetings, social events and celebrating LGBT+ history month.

“We are looking to encourage staff who identify as LGBT+ to join the network, where they can access support and meet new people and become involved in the events for the network. We also hope that allies to the network will continue to support us and be involved in all that we have planned.

“We are looking to raise awareness of the network to ensure that all colleagues are aware that we are here should anyone require support or just someone to talk to.