Armed Forces Reservists Community Connect

Community Connect is our regular online forum for those managing, championing or supporting Armed Forces reservists in the NHS.

Next Community Connect session

26th November 2024, 10:00-11:30am.

Register to attend

Session details

Trust Stories: The Role of Collaboration in Supporting Armed Forces Reservists

Highlights the community’s core purpose, sharing trust stories and emphasizing the importance of collaboration in supporting reservists. During the session, speakers will provide real-world examples of how networking and collaboration have had a tangible impact on the reservist community, making it relatable and insightful.

Additionally, we will have breakout rooms to foster networking and collaborative discussions, providing opportunities to explore ways of working better together to support reservists.

Community Connect offers:

presentations on key themes around supporting Armed Forces reservists in the NHS
a forum to share ideas and success, and network with fellow Armed Forces champions
guidance on how to build your organisation’s reputation as an Armed Forces-friendly employer
programme updates from the NHS Employers’ Armed Forces team.

Benefits of attendance include:

making your Armed Forces commitment public 
helping to create a more supportive workplace environment  
building external networks across the NHS .

Session recordings

Here you will find session recordings from our guest speakers.

November 2023

Hear from WO1 Fawzee (Faz) Peeroo, Regimental Operational Support Officer (ROSO) for 243 Multi Role Medical Regiment (MMR) about the selection and training process that reservists go through and how the transferable skills they develop through those experiences can benefit your organisation.
Neil Lewis, Transformation Portfolio and Programme Lead & Armed Forces Advocate, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, speaks about the benefits of building a relationship with your local Reserve unit, creating an Armed Forces network and a variety of initiatives he has put into place to support the reservists within his organisation.