RCN Eastern EDI Network - Asian Heritage Month Event
02 Sep 2026, 10:00 - 15:00
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RCN Eastern members are invited to join our EDI Network Asian Heritage Month Event.
Join the RCN Eastern EDI Network's Asian Heritage Month Event, celebrating the achievements, leadership and contribution of Asian heritage nurses, clinicians, researchers and community leaders across the East of England.
What to expect
- Inspiring discussions on Asian leadership and representation in health care.
- Leadership panel featuring voices from health care, academia and community organisations.
- Exclusive presentation of Embers of Care by John Yayen.
- Real-life stories from Asian health care professionals across the region.
- Networking opportunities with NHS leaders, RCN representatives, academics and community partners.
- Information about mentoring, leadership development and career progression opportunities.
Speakers
- Jia Amada, Chair, RCN Eastern EDI Network, speaking on inclusive leadership and representation in health care.
- John Yayen, Author and Presenter of Embers of Care, sharing narrative and artistic reflections on care, identity and belonging.
- Cherry May Sanchez, Programme Lead, CRUK Cambridge Centre NAHP Programme; CRUK CC Senior Research Nurse
- Bindhu Philip, Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Tendai Nzirawa, Regional Lead, EoE CNO CMidO BME SAG (East of England Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Midwifery Officer, Black Minority Ethnic Strategy Advisory Group)
Why attend?
- Celebrate and recognise Asian heritage achievements in health care.
- Gain leadership insights from experienced professionals.
- Build your professional network across the region.
- Discover mentoring and career development opportunities.
The event will be held in person and online via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be sent after registration. For in-person attendees, a light culturally aligned lunch with optional tasting elements will be provided. We welcome any accessibility requirements and encourage attendees joining via mobile to download the Teams app in advance.
For more information, please contact:
Hridiya Selvapandian
Hridiya.Selvapandian@rcn.org.uk
Bevan Room, 1st Floor, NHS England - East of England Victoria House - West Wing, Cambridge, CB21 5XA
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Page last updated - 11/08/2026
