Federation Rep · Equality, Culture & Inclusion Advisor
Priya
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Everyone deserves to feel respected at work. I help optical professionals navigate workplace culture and feel genuinely included and supported.
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The bigger picture
Ever felt like something just doesn’t sit right at work?
It’s not always obvious.
Sometimes it’s how decisions are made. Sometimes it’s how people are spoken to. Sometimes it’s the overall atmosphere, or a feeling that your voice isn’t quite heard the way it should be.
You might not be able to point to one specific issue, but something feels off.
Work takes up a big part of your life. Feeling comfortable, respected, and included in that environment matters more than most people realise.
That’s where I come in.
Where to start
Talk this through with me
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth understanding it properly.
Tell me what you’re experiencing, even if it’s hard to put into words.
Here are some questions people often ask me
Tap any question to start the conversation.
What I do
How I support you
My role within the Federation is to help you understand what a healthy working environment looks like, and to support you when your experience doesn’t match that.
This isn’t about labels or making things more complicated than they need to be. It’s about fairness, respect, and making sure you’re working in a place where you can do your job well and feel comfortable being yourself.
That might mean helping you make sense of a situation, guiding you on how to approach it, or giving you the clarity to decide what’s right for you.
The experience
What you can expect
When you access this support, you’ll start to see your working environment more clearly.
You’ll understand what good culture looks like in practice, not just in theory. You’ll also become more aware of what’s reasonable, what isn’t, and how different environments can affect your experience day to day.
For many people, this removes uncertainty. You stop questioning whether you’re overthinking things and start trusting your judgement.
One thing you can do today
Ask yourself a simple question.
“Do I feel comfortable being myself at work most of the time?”
If the answer isn’t clear, it’s worth exploring why.
It’s worth looking at this now if
- You feel uncomfortable or out of place at work
- You hesitate to speak up or be yourself
- You’ve noticed patterns that don’t feel fair or consistent
- You’re unsure if what you’re experiencing is normal
If any of these apply, it’s worth taking a closer look.
Real situations I’ve helped with
Didn’t feel comfortable but couldn’t explain why
An optical assistant felt out of place but couldn’t pinpoint the issue. By breaking down their experience, it became clearer what was affecting them and what to do next.
Good role, wrong environment
A dispensing optician was in a technically strong role but didn’t feel supported by the culture. Understanding that difference helped them make a better long-term decision.
A quick insight
A role can look right on paper, but if the environment doesn’t suit you, it rarely feels right day to day.
How I work
My approach
I’m thoughtful, balanced, and focused on what’s fair.
If something needs to be addressed, I’ll help you approach it in a calm and constructive way. If you’re in a good environment, I’ll help you recognise that and build on it.
The aim is to support you without adding pressure or unnecessary complexity.
Before you go
You should feel comfortable where you work
A lot of people stay in environments that don’t quite suit them, often because they’re unsure if what they’re feeling is valid.
The truth is, the right environment makes a big difference. It affects your confidence, your performance, and how much you enjoy your work day to day.
When you understand what to look for and how to respond, you put yourself in a much stronger position.
Topics covered
Tap any topic to start the conversation.
What you can get from this rep
Trust your read on it
Talk through whether a workplace genuinely has a problem, or whether something else is going on.
Know what good looks like
Understand what a healthy, inclusive optical workplace should actually feel like day to day.
Raise concerns constructively
Find a way to challenge something uncomfortable that improves things rather than singling you out.
Next step
Let’s make sure your environment works for you
Start the conversation here, or speak to the team confidentially - whichever feels right.
Everything you share is completely confidential.
How other members of the Federation team can help you
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Here are other ways we can support you.