Alex Freegard MBE

Former UK @ForeignOffice Chair of FCO Enable, staff disability network and Co-Chair Civil Service Disability Network.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

The colder weather can have a direct effect on health, especially on our hearts and lungs.

But it can also have indirect effects on other aspects of health – find out more in our blog about the #ColdWeatherPlan: https://t.co/Y6mrddivKP

[Disability Unit @DisabilityGovUK]

Today we’re opening recruitment for 14 Disability and Access Ambassadors.

@cabinetofficeuk and the Minister for Disabled People are seeking industry leaders who are passionate about disability access and inclusion.

Find out more: https://t.co/v9FCcp8LnX

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Very proud to be among amazing colleagues recognised in the New Year Honours list for my services to @FCDOGovUK and lately Chair FCO 'Enable' staff disability network. #NYHonours @CSDisability

[Philip Barton @PhilipRBarton]

Delighted so many brilliant @FCDOGovUK colleagues recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Congratulations to all of them.

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Thank you to @JLasota01 and the @AmbitiousAutism team. There are some really useful resources here. @xgovparentgrp @XGovMHN @CSDisability @DisabilityGovUK

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Well said @wilkie_iain. I’m a fan of the chat channel that’s available within some virtual meeting tools. This can help all staff to have their ‘voice heard’ - made even more effective if someone is nominated to monitors the q’s / comments during a meeting. 🗣💻

[Iain Wilkie 🇺🇦 @wilkie_iain]

Here’s my Linkedin post with 5 ideas for #QuietLeaders to help us increase our impact in #VirtualMeetings. #QuietLeadership #introverts https://t.co/GI1YCXeeWG

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

There is some good advice here, on helping Civil Servants adjust to remote working. Thanks for sharing @NancyDoylePsych @nassersiabi

[Microlink @microlinkpc]

The webinar now available online: From chaos to calm: getting to grips with remote. working. https://t.co/w3XY5S4ANw
@nassersiabi @globegov @UKCivilService @CSWnews @microlinkpc @NancyDoylePsych @geniuswithinCIC #homeworking # remoteworking #AssistiveTech #AssistibeTechnology

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

If you need help ‘building’ a remote workforce, check out this guidance from @LEGO_Group 👇

[LEGO @LEGO_Group]

The build instructions you never knew you needed - how to work from home and be awesome 😉
#LetsBuildTogether

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Great blog @jennylayfluffy 🙌Having worked with Disability Networks for a number of years, perhaps now more than ever the focus will turn to ‘ability’ - drawing on support from staff networks to embed inclusive tech habits. @hminto @MSFTEnable

[MSFT Accessibility @MSFTEnable]

Now more than ever, the global workforce has the unique opportunity to build new inclusive habits while working remotely.

@jennylayfluffy shares tips, tricks and more: https://t.co/NnMBLnoOtP #A11y #RemoteWork

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Well done to staff network Champions, Chairs, Committees and Members who help to build an inclusive workforce. 🙌💜 @CSDisability @CSDisabilityNet @cslgbt @CSCancerNetwork @CSRaceForum @CSVisualNetwork @UK_CSSN @CSDeafHHearing @FCOflagg @_EliseClarke @MennaRawlings

[Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion @CivilServiceDI]

Today is the National Day for Staff Networks! Join us in celebrating how staff networks are #AddingValue to the Civil Service through their support of our colleagues during this difficult period #YearofInclusion 🙌🙌🙌

[UnitedNationsEnable @UN_Enable]

Persons with #disabilities have more health care-related needs than others.

They are more vulnerable to the negative impact of low quality or inaccessible healthcare services than those without disabilities.
👉 https://t.co/6gVBr64x9n #COVID19 #CRPD #EveryoneIncluded✴️

[UnitedNationsEnable @UN_Enable]

People with disabilities - one billion people - are one of the most excluded groups in our society and are among the hardest hit in this crisis #COVID19 in terms of fatalities.

New @UN report calls for disability-inclusive recovery:
👉 https://t.co/mLJODFgkUG #EveryoneIncluded

[Baroness Sugg @liz_sugg]

The barriers people with disabilities face around the 🌍 will be made worse by the #coronavirus crisis. We need an inclusive response & we are urgently adapting programmes to meet their needs.

I spoke with @bondngo Disability & Development Group about what more @DFID_UK can do.

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

@liz_sugg @bondngo @DFID_UK @lewatters @JazzShaban @tamsin_langford @Senseintkenya @gofefoame @AgeBluestone @AleemaShivji @Sightsavers @KirstySmithCBM @SenseInternatl I wholeheartedly agree with this. I would also encourage drawing on input from Staff Disability Networks, who will be able to offer a valuable source of input to these discussions. @CivilServiceCPO

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

To help manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia do consult your workplace to see what adjustments can be put in place to support staff. #YearOfInclusion

[Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion @CivilServiceDI]

Today is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
Last year, we shared Kay’s story on her experience of living with CFS and the importance of flexibility when managing a fluctuating condition - Give it a read here: https://t.co/ZMqRiCzetp #YearofInclusion

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Check out this blog from Ben Merrick FCO, about working with a disability and adjusting to new working practices. @foreignoffice @FCOHumanRights #Enable @corinnekitsell @MennaRawlings @_EliseClarke @CivilServiceCPO

[CS Disability Team @CSDisability]

Working with a disability during the coronavirus pandemic, the latest blog from Ben Merrick the Deputy Disability Champion: https://t.co/aFNbQMVHEk

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

Kudos to @KateNashOBE and the #PurpleSpace team. Keep up the fab work and #PurpleTalk 💜🙌

[PurpleSpace @MyPurpleSpace]

Need something to read on your Sunday afternoon?

Check out the world’s first Impact Report about the work of disabled employee resource groups/networks that we published last year

#NetworkYourselfHappy

https://t.co/ya9N2mK4GA

[Palmerston @DiploMog]

I can run too! #diplomile

My FCO staff and families are running a global 24h marathon!

We are helping @NHSuk & @UNICEF fight COVID with £20,000 already raised!

You can donate here 🇬🇧👏🌍👏https://t.co/6ZjgNYRhPn

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

I’m proud to have joined the FCO Global Marathon today, highlighting the UK fight against coronavirus - supporting those at home and abroad. Please help us support NHS charities and UNICEF’s COVID response via https://t.co/zBw5I70m3X @foreignoffice #DiploMile #Wenlock

[Alex Freegard MBE @AlexFreegard]

@JHillCBE @PSNeurodiverse @KateNashOBE @CSVisualNetwork @HeadleyKate @PhilipRutnam @CSDeafHHearing @DisabilitySmart @JLasota01 @Cancer_WarriorD @KamranMallick Moving away from language like 'declaration rates' has made a big difference. I've shared my disability information on the @foreignoffice HR system and also through story telling.