I'm delighted to appoint our new West Yorkshire Inclusivity Champion, Fatima Khan-Shah 🎉
We'll be working with
@WYpartnership
to tackle inequality in all forms and ensure our region works for all.
Learn more:
As a pakistani muslim woman and an
#unpaidcarer
I thought very carefully about getting the vaccine I asked a few people and checked information from reputable sources
@MuslimCouncil
@BritishIMA
. I made an informed choice to take the vaccine and I'm proud to do so
@WYHpartnership
I'm in absolute shock! A few years ago I was on the nowhere screaming to be heard and now I'm in the
@HSJnews
@NHS_RHO
#50BAMEmostinfluential
list.
This is not down to me but the people who support me and empower me in
@WYHpartnership
+ beyond. Thank you to all of you.
To anyone who still thinks we spend too much time focusing on
#Race
take a look this infograph by
@NHS_RHO
it may give you an insight about why we need to! As
@WYpartnership
CEO
@NHS_RobW
says we need to stop admiring the problem and do something about it and we are!
#HowWeRoll
Inspired by
@DrNighatArif
for the first time in my career I wore
#salwarkameez
to work. After a day of back to back meetings including a board development session it was a good decision both practical and comfortable. Will be doing this again
#owningmyheritage
@DebbieHustings
Lost another relative to
#Covid_19
this morning. To anyone who thinks the restrictions are unnecessary, they don't need to follow the guidelines or the virus isn't real let me tell you IT IS and it is devastating peoples lives. Please stay safe and follow the guidelines
For a woman who spent a significant amount of her formative years being told to be quiet or move out of the way this is a watershed moment. For my daughter and girls all around the world this image tells us one message there is space for us and we can be whatever we want to be!
Went to a mosque today for Friday prayer in Bradford due to convenience and totally unplanned. Encountered a lovely vicar standing guard outside for us. Had a lovely chat thanking him. People never cease to surprise me some by causing terror but others by kindness
#thankyou
Feeling emotional to find out that I am finalist in the
#BritishMuslimAwards
thank you to whoever took the trouble to nominate me for this it means so much to me personally as well as professionally great so see such a positive way to celebrate the contribution of
#Britishmuslims
I never thought I would ever say this but I'm scared, really scared.
For myself, my family, my friends people I love and care about.
Please reach out to your friends + your colleagues who are hurting. Show them that hate will never win over love and we will not be divided
Can we all start today to phase out the term 'hard to reach' I know many people and groups who find it offensive. They have always been there organisations just haven't got to them! Let's start this today! Who is with me?
@neilgchurchill
@NTtweeting
@WYpartnership
#VCSEQuestions
Today is
#WorldHijabDay
as the daughter of a woman who chooses to wear the
#Hijab
as the mother of a daughter who chooses to wear the
#Hijab
as a sister of many women who choose to wear the
#Hijab
I support the right of women to choose. I stand with them+ hope others will too
Sending love today and everyday all the inspirational ladies in my life there are some days when it is a struggle, things are hard + you wonder what is the point it is on days like that that I refer to this 👇 Embrace who you are
#InternationalWomensDay2023
#MovingBeyondDiversity
Entering the weekend on a high after discovering that I have been shortlisted for
@ApnaNhs
Award in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Champion Award category! Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate me I am so grateful. Proud to be representing
@WYpartnership
😀
Today my daughter has chopped of her hair in honour of her friend that we lost to cancer (her idea) she will be donating it to the little princess trust who make wigs for children who have lost their hair to cancer. While I'm mourning the loss if the hair I'm also so proud of her
It was with sadness that we said goodbye to the matriarch of the
#khan
family my beloved grandma earlier this week. Her death was painless + thankfully not covid related it will be our first
#EidAlAdha
without her but I wish everyone
#EidMubarak
pls remember her in your prayers
I recently had a bit of epiphany. I have always thought that being busy meant that I was productive I realised that I didn't need to work harder but smarter and that taking care of myself was an important part of the job. As a fab lady told me even
#superheroeswashtheircapes
My name is Fatima. I work in West Yorkshire. I'm a daughter, mum, sister, wife and friend. I'm also an
#unpaidcarer
I look after someone who depends on me. I have had all my
#covidvaccine
jabs. Why? Because I want to protect the people I love.
#GetVaccinatedNow
@WYpartnership
🔽
Well it is turning out to be quite the morning with some positive news!
Started with being recognised in the top 50
@hsjnews
most influential leaders from a BAME background and just found out I've been nominated for the Northern Power Women Awards 2024! 🤩
#NPWAwards
Well that was quite an evening! Still feeling quite shocked did all that actually happen??
@HSJ_Awards
Are we are truly now officially multi award winning!
I think I need to lie down!
Shocked and appalled at some of the messages I've seen on my twitter feed today directed towards me my colleagues who despite everything are trying to do the best job they can and a community who despite trying circumstances are doing the best they can
#bekind
#changethenarrative
Wow I mean just wow!
I have had this conversation many times!
P1: Where are you from?
Me: Sheffield
P1: No I mean where are you really from?
Me: Sheffield
P1: No where are your parents from?
Me: Yorkshire!
It is a microagression. End of.
Many of you have heard me talk about the importance of role models to me personally this picture beautifully captures the fact we live in a world where we have many. It made me think of all those amazing women in my life who inspire me every day you know who you are THANK YOU!
Returning to twitter after some leave to this amazing news! A huge thank you to
@HSJnews
and the
@NHS_RHO
for recognising me in this incredible list. Huge congrats to everyone included in the list! So proud to play such a small part in the leadership of
@WYpartnership
Congratulations to
@shutcake
for being in
the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health: Full list | News | Health Service Journal ()
Very emotional right now! If you told me even 3 years ago that I would receive the opportunity to present to the House of Lords Adult Social Care Committee I would have called you mad! A testament to the courage of
@WYpartnership
+ their belief in the power of
#livedexperience
⬇️
For a variety of reasons I am feeling quite a lot of mum guilt so seeing this from
@THCPrimarycare
made my day! No matter how much I try I just can't seem to get that balance right but this pic gives me a bit of perspective! Share if it resonates with you
@hcwomenleaders
👇
I’m delighted to be one of 120 senior NHS leaders who are going back to school to talk to children about the 350 different careers on offer in the NHS. A great partnership between
@NHSEngland
and
@speakrs4schools
to mark the NHS’s 75th birthday:
#NHS75
Currently dealing with illness in the Khan-Shah house glam outfit selfie is not possible found this pic from 15 yrs ago its a green/blue. I was going through a tough time with my
#MentalHealth
felt so low. It not always obvious someone is struggling
#GreenSareeForMentalHealth
Word on the street is that some of us will be celebrating the end of Ramadan tomorrow and this weekend wishing everyone celebrating
#eidulfitr2023
over the next few days a fabulous time with loved ones and lots of joy. A huge thank you to colleagues who may be working
I was really nervous about this. I wasn't sure whether this was the right thing to say but it was the truth. We're not superheroes, this whole period has been really challenging, it has tested my resilience at times. Self care is OK more than that it's essential
@Crouchendtiger7
On
#WorldHijabDay2021
I want to say a massive thank you to the amazing
@NHSMuslimWomen
network and all my muslim sisters! It is such a privilege working with such inspirational and talented ladies who embrace you whether you wear the hijab or not. Sending you all love!
A massive shout out to
#mamakhan
aka
@mrskjkhan1
who brought me into this world 37 years ago today. . She taught me to embrace my heritage, work hard, push the boundaries and never give up. The lady who made me the woman I am today. Thank you mum happy birthday to both of us x
So
@helenamacarena
@so_says_sally
and
@danwellings
I have some really bad news . . You know how I drive you crazy on twitter well I'm afraid you're going to be seeing more of me because I'll be joining the
@TheKingsFund
Advisory Council! So pleased!
Saw this in the
@NHS_HealthEdEng
offices on wed and was so pleased to see it about microaggressions that harm BME staff. The amount of times I get asked the question 'where are you from' my answer 'west Yorkshire' they say 'no where are you really from my answer 'west Yorkshire'
I saw this on my twitter feed recently and it really resonated with me. Many people I have spoken to about
#Racism
sometimes perceive it to be overt aggressive language or action but actually in my experience it is often small
#RacialMicroaggressions
can anyone relate to this?
Thank you for sharing
@danielhartleyHR
i have been referred to as bossy, difficult + too much so much that i did try to change then I met some amazing people who helped me realise there was nothing wrong with me that I should embrace who I am. Thank you. Let's spread this message
I don't need a test to tell me I have
#ImpostorSyndrome
I already know. Thanks to my amazing colleagues friends and family you know who you are.I've learnt to own it. It stops me being complacent and keeps me sharp and keeps me working hard
#allmypartsmakemewhole
Dear World,
Please note:
This
#Muslim
ran towards danger and died protecting people, on his first day at work.
The same day all over the world
#Muslims
were being blamed without any evidence.
The silence on this act of heroism is defeaning
#BondiWestfield
Wishing a joint happy birthday to the woman who made me the woman I am today. Literally!
The unstoppable
#MamaKhan
!
Thank you for bringing me into the world 41 years ago today.
It has been quite the journey but I'm blessed for every day I have with you.
Love you mama!
Wishing all my family, friends and colleagues in
@WYpartnership
and beyond celebrating
#EidAlFitr
on Monday
#EidMubarak
! Although I'm sad to see the peaceful month of
#Ramadan
leave us I'm very excited to be celebrating for the first time since restrictions have eased. Enjoy!
Surprised + delighted to have been recognised in the
#NorthernAsianPowerlist2022
with an inspiring group of people including my fab namesake
@EditorASNews
it has always been a privilege to serve
@WYpartnership
to see this being acknowledged is so lovely thank you to the judges.
Been a pretty intense week so far for many reasons. Clearly the little people in my life have clocked it because my 13 year old left this on my desk this am. Also a bit worrying that she's aware of my obsession with the # 🤣
#thesimplethings
#veryblessed
@Prerana_Issar
@BriceEm
A massive thank you to
@EditorASNews
and everyone at Asian Standard for recognising the contribution of such fab Asian leaders. Not quite sure what I'm doing on there but proud and humbled to have been given a mention with people like
@cllrSPandor
@MOONLIGHTTRUST
and colleagues
Thank you to all those who attended the launch of the
#NLC_HQ
yesterday. It was a pleasure to welcome our first programme delegates, our Board and Academic Advisory Panel.
You can read more about us here:
Today
@WYHpartnership
#partnershipboard
approved proposals coproduced by its BAME network on how we can achieve our ambition to make our leadership more diverse! The proposals range from influence talent retention culture and impact. Here are some of network with chair of board
A special shout out today to my very special
#MamaKhan
for bringing into this world 40 years ago today. An incredible role model from who I've learned the importance of humility, service, hard work, determination and of course fun! Love you mum! Happy birthday to us!
Winning the
@HSJ_Awards
yesterday was pretty amazing but my most important achievement are the little people in my life and 7 years ago today we were blessed with this young man. Who is as cute now as he was in the pic. Happy birthday gorgeous mummy's on her way home!!
Sneaking back into twitter while on holiday to say a huge thank you to
@BBCHughPym
for indulging me while I bumped into him this afternoon. Thank you for all your lovely words about
@WYHpartnership
and your hope to come and visit us again soon. You're always welcome!
@NHS_RobW
This has been all over my twitter feed today made me reflect on the bosses I've worked with in the past. I have to say I feel very lucky to work in
@WYHpartnership
where there are many bosses who operate in this way. Thank you all for truly embodying
#distributedleadership
Thank you everyone for your lovely
#happybirthday
wishes and the fab team
@WYpartnership
for my lovely flowers. Having a quiet one this year + very blessed that
#mamakhan
is with me who brought me into the world 39 years ago today and made me the woman I am.
#happybirthdaymum
The
@WYpartnership
#unpaidcarers
team has a new member!
@Mummillionx
has joined the team! Shaheen was a Chaplain at
@BTHFT
for 12 years recently been supporting our patients and carers through the pandemic. She also has worked in the VCSE sector! Please do say hello!
Well this is turning out to be quite the week! I'm going to be an emotional wreck by the end of it! Huge thank you
@AS_Kirklees
for including me in the list of
#mostinfluential
for
#kirklees
. It's a privilege to be named amongst such incredible people congrats to all of named 👏
I mean dreams can come true. I finally got to meet the legend last week. It didn't just meet my expectations but exceeded them. An advocate for Equality and a role model to me. Thank you for listening to me babbling and being so kind
@adilray
A courageous and well thought-campaign, the winners of the NHS Communications Inititative of the Year Award goes to
@WYPartnership
. Well done!
#HSJAwards
Finally made it to the
@HSJ_Awards
representing the fabulous work our partners in
@WYHpartnership
are doing so proud of all the finalists + what we have all achieved!! We're all winners a massive thank you
@JenKenward
@neilgchurchill
and their team for giving our work a platform
@hcwomenleaders
#Equality
and
#Equity
are often mixed up! Equality means people are given the same opportunities. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome
#MovingBeyondDiversity
#IWD
Wow
#InternationalWomensDay
has brought some much needed positivity into my day! I couldn't end today without a small shout to all the women and
#Allies
who inspire me each day and empower me to be my true authentic self I can't fit you all in a tweet but you know who you are! 🙏
Today my fab mum in law would have been 73. The inspiration + motivation for the work I do to support
#carers
in. She was robbed of her independence, her dignity and in the end her life by the horrible disease of
#dementia
now she rests in peace in this beautiful place.
This week marks a year since I started at
@WYHpartnership
it's been incredible experience a massive thank you to everyone who has endured my impatience for change, stepped up when I asked and gave me a push when I lacked self-belief i can't fit u all in a tweet you know who u are
We are delighted to welcome Fatima Khan-Shah as a new non-executive director!
@shutcake
is known regionally and nationally for actively championing patient involvement, the recognition of carer support, leadership and diversity and inclusion.
➡️
Proud to be representing
@WYpartnership
as a finalist at tonights
@OceanicConsult
#BritishMuslimAwards
with some incredible colleagues from across our region and the rest of the country! Whatever the outcome we all have much to celebrate! Just 1 small problem . . What do I wear?
Really proud to be presenting at tomorrow's
@TheKingsFund
'the challenge of culture change' event in
#Manchester
tomorrow talking about the power of story telling and talking about my journey as a carer and using my lived experience to
#makechangehappen
in
@WYHpartnership
Thank you everyone for your kind and supportive messages. I can't reply to you all but your support has meant so much to me. As you can imagine I need to take some time to be with my family right now and do some
#selfcare
so will be signing off for a while. Catch you all soon
Lost another relative to
#Covid_19
this morning. To anyone who thinks the restrictions are unnecessary, they don't need to follow the guidelines or the virus isn't real let me tell you IT IS and it is devastating peoples lives. Please stay safe and follow the guidelines
#Ramadan
will be starting over this
#BankHolidayWeekend
many colleagues in the past have often asked me questions about it. Things like why do we fast and also how we manage to work. This leaflet courtesy of
@allofusinmind
is fab do take a look and feel free to ask questions!
You will all be pleased to hear that my out of office is on and you will all have some peace for the next few weeks! I am off to spend some time in the real world, with the little people in my life and will catch you all in September. Remember
#selfcareisnotselfish
Really proud (and a bit nervous) to be representing
@WYHpartnership
and sharing my expertise in involving people and their carers in commissioning and the power of collaboration and partnership with the legendary
@danwellings
@TheKingsFund
tomorrow