Diversity at the front desk

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Event Date

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 (12:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Room ST0.20 , West Suffolk College, 73 Western Way, University & Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SP

Course Content:-

A workshop that aims to strengthen reception staff confidence, skills, and cultural competence when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds.

This includes communicating with patients where there are differences in ethnicity, language, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity etc.

The workshop will examine:

  • How diversity shapes patient expectations, communication styles, and access needs Inclusive, trauma‑aware communication techniques.
  • How to respond confidently to challenging or sensitive interactions.
  • The use practical tools for working with interpreters, carers, and advocates.

Professions

Care Navigator, Admin & Clerical, Care Co-ordinator, Manager (non clinical), Dental Receptionist/Administrator, Dental Practice Manager, Receptionist (Optom), Optometry Practice Manager

Event Type

Training

Event Organiser

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