Inclusive Healthcare for All

The Inclusion Bites Podcast

The Life-Saving Power of Inclusive Healthcare Practices

Ellen Edenbrow explores the critical importance of inclusive healthcare, emphasizing how I&D initiatives enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of belonging across diverse communities.

In this instalment of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood is joined by Ellen Edenbrow to explore the critical role of inclusive healthcare. The episode titled "Inclusive Healthcare for All" dives into the nuances of diversity and inclusion within healthcare settings. Ellen shares her insights on the necessity of I&D training for healthcare professionals and the importance of inclusive health policies not only for LGBTQ+ individuals, but for everyone. Joanne adds her perspective as a transgender woman, discussing the direct impact inclusive practices have had on her healthcare experiences.

Ellen has an extensive background in promoting diversity and inclusion within the healthcare sector. Through her initiative, Inclusive Health, launched in January 2024, she aims to foster a healthcare environment where every individual feels respected and valued. Ellen's expertise is rooted in her prolific career spanning the private, charity, and public sectors, consulting with 28 businesses to embed inclusive practices effectively. Her passion is driven by a commitment to ensure that inclusivity saves lives and money, emphasising the broad, positive impact of I&D initiatives.

The conversation between Joanne and Ellen addresses critical issues, such as the potential rollback of budget allocations for I&D initiatives and the consequent impact on patient care. They explore real-life examples where inclusive healthcare practices, or their absence, directly influenced patient outcomes. Special attention is given to the mainstream media's role in shaping public perception and the need for more constructive and supportive narratives surrounding LGBTQ+ healthcare needs.

This episode of Inclusion Bites underscores the imperative of understanding and implementing inclusive healthcare practices that accommodate all patients, regardless of their background or identity. Ellen and Joanne advocate for continuous advocacy, allyship, and policy-making that collectively push towards comprehensive inclusivity in healthcare.

A key takeaway from this episode is the undeniable value of inclusivity in healthcare, not just in improving individual health outcomes but also in enriching the healthcare system as a whole. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how they can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment in their spheres of influence. This conversation is essential for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in every facet of society.

Published: 29.08.2024 Recorded: 13.05.2024 Duration: 1:03:43 Downloads: 27

Shownotes:

• AI Extracts and Interpretations
• The Inclusion Bites Podcast #124: Inclusive Healthcare for All
• Other Links
• SEE Change Happen: The Inclusive Culture Experts — seechangehappen.co.uk
• Inclusion Bites Podcast on YouTube

Clips and Hooks

Navigating Healthcare and Entrepreneurship: “I think my dad was trying to get me to be self employed since I was about 18. And I thought, finally, I’ll give it a stab.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:03:43 → 00:03:50]

Economic Challenges for the Self-Employed: “The work is a bit different. You know, a lot of LGBTQ+ people, usually June saves them financially because of pride and people are worried and people aren’t getting the the call outs that they thought they were gonna get.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:11:49 → 00:11:59]

Exploring LGBTQ+ Travel Concerns: “So when we book a holiday, it’s not just where’s the weather, where is it nice. It’s where will we be okay as tourists? Secondly, where would it be okay if we were born there?”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:17:01 → 00:17:11]

Navigating Healthcare as a Trans Individual: “I chose specifically to go to, an LGBTQ plus, kind of sexual health partnership in Leeds as a charity that works with the sexual health clinic and they do a specific trans and non binary opening session. So you feel acknowledged straight away and the only, you know, questions will be asked in a considered way.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:21:38 → 00:21:56]

Inclusive Health Advocacy: “I promise you there’s more people in health care that are trying to advocate this stuff than you are being told to believe.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:24:22 → 00:24:28]

Exploring Identity During Isolation: “It was only when I wasn’t out there in the world constantly, possibly hiding who I was, that I could start being who I was because of our without fear or worry of other people.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:34:06 → 00:34:17]

Gender Identity and Early Awareness: “I very much knew who I was before I was taught or learned anything.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:39:16 → 00:40:17]

Confronting Gender Identity in Healthcare: “So I had top surgery, had my, my breast removed, and I went private because the NHS, it would take many, many years, and my mental health couldn’t cope with that.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:42:12 → 00:42:22]

Understanding Personal Transformations: “I wish I could have ordered this for you because it makes so much sense, you know?”
— Ellen Edenbrow [00:49:24 → 00:49:28]

Holistic Support in Charitable Organizations: “I’m doing a session soon and supporting people that give group and support to young people that are in families and communities with drug and alcohol abuse and supporting their LGBTQ plus service users.”
— Ellen Edenbrow [01:02:18 → 01:02:31]

Definition of Terms Used

Gender Affirming Procedures

• Definition: Medical treatments and procedures that are part of the transition process for transgender individuals to align their physical appearance more closely with their gender identity.
• Relevance: These procedures are crucial for the well-being and mental health of transgender individuals, helping to alleviate gender dysphoria and improve quality of life.
• Examples: Hormone replacement therapy, chest or breast surgeries, facial feminization surgery, and voice modification surgeries.
• Related Terms: Transitioning, Gender Dysphoria, Transgender Healthcare
• Common Misconceptions: A prevalent misconception is that these procedures are cosmetic or elective in nature, whereas they are often medically necessary and life-saving treatments for those experiencing gender dysphoria.

Inclusive Health Policies

• Definition: Strategies and regulations designed to ensure that healthcare services are accessible, equitable, and respectful to everyone, regardless of their gender, race, sexuality, or other characteristics.
• Relevance: Such policies are essential to combat systemic biases in healthcare that can lead to disparities in the health outcomes of marginalized communities.
• Examples: Implementing training for medical staff on LGBTQ+ health issues, designing facilities that respect privacy and accommodate diverse needs, and policies ensuring non-discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Related Terms: Healthcare Equity, Cultural Competence, Non-Discrimination Policies
• Common Misconceptions: It’s often mistakenly believed that inclusive health policies benefit only minority groups; however, they improve the healthcare system for all users by promoting a more understanding and responsive healthcare environment.

I&D Initiatives

• Definition: Inclusion and Diversity initiatives within the healthcare sector aimed at enhancing the cultural competency of healthcare providers and addressing disparities in health outcomes.
• Relevance: These initiatives are vital for creating equitable healthcare environments that recognize and are responsive to the diverse needs of all patients.
• Examples: Specific outreach programs for minority communities, training modules for healthcare workers on issues facing disabled patients, or the LGBTQ+ community, and policies aimed at reducing health disparities.
• Related Terms: Health Equity, Diversity Training, Inclusive Practice
• Common Misconceptions: There is a misconception that I&D initiatives are merely symbolic gestures. In truth, they are backed by research showing that they can save lives by enabling more personalized and effective care.

Unlearning Assumptions

• Definition: The process of identifying, challenging, and discarding preconceived notions and biases that can cloud judgment and hinder inclusive thinking.
• Relevance: Essential for personal growth and the promotion of inclusivity, particularly in diverse environments like healthcare, where assumptions can lead to misunderstandings and inadequate care.
• Examples: Reevaluating beliefs about gender roles, sexual orientation, and racial stereotypes through education, exposure to diverse groups, and reflective practices.
• Related Terms: Bias Training, Cultural Competency, Reflective Practice
• Common Misconceptions: Many believe that unlearning is a straightforward and quick process, whereas it often requires ongoing effort and exposure to diverse perspectives and environments.

Fear Mongering

• Definition: The action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue, often exaggerated or false, to achieve a certain goal.
• Relevance: In healthcare, fear mongering can create significant barriers to inclusivity by spreading misinformation that can influence public and professional attitudes negatively toward certain groups.
• Examples: Sensationalized media stories about the risks posed by transgender individuals in gender-specific spaces such as bathrooms, or misleading information about the medical risks of gender-affirming procedures.
• Related Terms: Misinformation, Stigma, Social Panic
• Common Misconceptions: A common misconception is that fear mongering is always blatant; however, it can often be subtle and insidious, gradually shaping societal attitudes without overt detection.

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1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Married a doctor, good and bad perks. (00:02:00)

3. NHS diversity budget only 0.04%, alarming. (00:05:26)

4. Realisation of non-binary identity, freedom, self-acceptance. (00:14:26)

5. Concerns about conditioning, privilege, and travel choices. (00:15:56)

6. Navigating trans health care with mixed experiences. (00:21:19)

7. Trans community seeks attention on global issues. (00:31:27)

8. Navigating identity during Covid: overcoming fear, embracing authenticity. (00:33:44)

9. Privileged safety, top surgery, NHS challenges discussed. (00:41:45)

10. Respect people's decisions, but address problems. (00:44:44)

11. Reflecting on gender, body image, and hospice. (00:48:52)

12. Creating inclusive language for all to thrive. (00:54:41)

13. Embracing vulnerability and time for health awareness. (00:58:57)