Webinar

Supporting your staff during Ramadan

Watch our webinar recording where we explored how employers can support the wellbeing of Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
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General information

Time
26 February 2024 15:00 - 16:00 GMT
Audience
Open to all

Speakers

  • Headshot of Salman Waqar
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    President The British Islamic Medical Association
  • Headshot of Sabina Hafesji
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    Co-chair and co-founder The NHS Muslim Women’s Network
  • Headshot of Asma Nafees
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    Joint Chair, Asian Professionals’ National Alliance and Deputy COO, NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU
  • Headshot of Becky Tasker
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    Diversity and Inclusion Programme Manager, NHS Employers

This webinar, held in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association, the NHS Muslim Women’s Network and the Asian Professionals’ National Alliance provided insights and advice around how to support your Muslim staff during Ramadan. 

Supporting staff during Ramadan will lead to improved wellbeing and can also improve retention.

The event aimed to help employers and line managers to accommodate religious beliefs and practices during Ramadan by being responsive to staff needs. This session:

  • gave an overview of what Ramadan is and the health and occupational ramifications for NHS staff
  • provided the perspective of an NHS Muslim employee
  • shared good practice about supporting staff during this period.

 

Event partners

APNA - South Asian Heritage NHS Leaders Staff Network
BIMA - British Islamic Medical Assocation
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