Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - EDI Team
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Marking Vesak 2026 🪷
A sacred time in Buddhism reflecting on compassion, mindfulness and wisdom—celebrating the life and teachings of the Buddha. #Vesak #Inclusion #Faith #EDI Celebrating Eid al-Adha 2026 🌙
A time of reflection, generosity and community—honouring values of compassion, sacrifice and supporting those in need. #EidAlAdha #Inclusion #Faith #EDI Marking the anniversary of George Floyd’s death 🖤
A moment to reflect, remember, and renew our commitment to equality, justice and challenging racism in all its forms. #GeorgeFloyd #Equality #Inclusion #EDI Marking Shavuot 2026 ✡️
A time to reflect on faith, learning and community—celebrating the giving of the Torah and the richness of Jewish heritage. #Shavuot #Inclusion #Faith #EDI Celebrating International Human Resources Day 2026 👥
Recognising HR professionals for championing people, inclusion and wellbeing—helping create supportive and thriving workplaces for all. #HRDay2026 #PeopleProfession #Inclusion #EDI Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2026 🏳️🌈
Standing together to challenge discrimination and promote equality, dignity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ communities everywhere. #IDAHOBIT2026 #Inclusion #Equality #EDI Marking Ascension Day ✝️
A time of reflection and hope in the Christian calendar, celebrating faith, renewal and shared values of compassion and community. #AscensionDay #Inclusion #Faith #EDI Celebrating National Day for Staff Networks 2026 🌟
Recognising the vital role staff networks play in driving inclusion, support and positive change across our workplaces. Have you joined a Network group?? #StaffNetworksDay #Inclusion #WorkplaceWellbeing# EDI Marking World Lupus Day 💜
Supporting those living with lupus and raising awareness of this often invisible condition. Let’s champion understanding, early diagnosis and equitable care. #WorldLupusDay #LupusAwareness #Inclusion #EDI Dying Matters Awareness Week 💛
Encouraging open conversations about death, dying and grief, so everyone feels supported, understood and able to plan with dignity. #DyingMatters #EndOfLifeCare #Compassion Celebrating International Day of the Midwife 💙
Recognising the vital role midwives play in supporting families, ensuring safe care, and championing compassionate, inclusive maternity services. #IDM2026 #Midwives #NHS #Care #EDI Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week 🤟
Let’s champion inclusion, improve communication access, and recognise the richness of Deaf culture and community. Did you know British Sign Language (BSL) has its own grammar and structure, distinct from English? #DeafAwarenessWeek #Accessibility #Inclusion #EDI Recognising the Twelfth Day of Ridván, a significant Baha’i festival celebrating unity, peace and renewal 🌿
A time to reflect on inclusion, community and shared values. #Ridvan #Bahai #Inclusion Marking Vesakha Puja, a time of reflection, compassion and renewal 🌼
A moment to celebrate values of kindness, mindfulness and respect across our diverse communities. #VesakhaPuja #Inclusion #Respect #EDI Raising awareness this Disorders Awareness Month 💜
Let’s support those living with rare and chronic conditions, challenge stigma, and promote understanding and inclusion for all. #Awareness #RareDiseases #Inclusion #EDI Today starts X & Y Chromosome Variation Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness of conditions like Turner & Klinefelter and champion inclusion, understanding and support across UK communities 💙💛 #XYVariations #Inclusion #Awareness #EDI Today focuses on Safety and Health at Work, highlighting the importance of safe, supportive working environments for everyone.
#SafetyAtWork #Wellbeing #EDI World Malaria Day raises awareness of a disease that disproportionately affects certain regions and populations, including pregnant women and children.
#WorldMalariaDay #GlobalHealth #EDI Earth Day highlights the connection between environmental sustainability, health, and social equality, and how climate impacts communities differently.
#EarthDay #HealthInequalities #EDI Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikh and Hindu communities and marks important religious and cultural events, including the founding of the Khalsa in Sikhism.
#Vaisakhi #FaithInclusion #EDI Today marks Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, remembering the six million Jewish people lost during the Holocaust and honouring acts of resistance.
#YomHaShoah #Remembrance #FaithInclusion International Romani Day celebrates Romani culture and history, while recognising the inequalities and discrimination many Romani communities continue to face.
#InternationalRomaniDay #RaceEquality #EDI World Health Day highlights the importance of health equity and access to care, recognising that people experience health differently based on their circumstances.
#WorldHealthDay #HealthEquity #EDI April marks Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, raising awareness of a long‑term condition that can significantly impact daily life and work.
#IBSAwareness #HiddenDisabilities #EDI April is Autism Acceptance Month, focusing on understanding, respect, and recognising the strengths and experiences of autistic people. Acceptance means valuing difference, not expecting people to change who they are.
#AutismAcceptanceMonth #Neurodiversity #Inclusion April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognise how stress can affect wellbeing and day‑to‑day life, both at work and beyond. Creating supportive environments helps everyone feel safer to talk about what they’re experiencing.
#StressAwarenessMonth #Wellbeing #EDI International Transgender Day of Visibility recognises transgender people and highlights the importance of visibility, understanding and respect. We acknowledge the diverse identities and experiences reflected across our communities.
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#TransDayOfVisibility #Inclusion #EDI World Autism Acceptance Week is observed this week.
It’s a time to recognise autistic people, reflect on the importance of understanding and acceptance, and consider how inclusive environments support wellbeing, participation and belonging across health and care
#AutismAcceptanceWeek #Neurodiversity International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade provides space to remember those who suffered, acknowledge the lasting impact, and reflect on the importance of dignity and respect across our communities.
#EndRacialDiscrimination #RaceEquality #NHS World Down Syndrome Day encourages reflection on inclusion, understanding and the importance of creating environments where people with Down syndrome are valued, respected and supported to thrive.
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#WorldDownSyndromeDay #EDI #NHS International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination provides an opportunity to reflect on the impact of racial discrimination, and to reaffirm the importance of dignity, fairness and respect for everyone.
#EndRacialDiscrimination #RaceEquality #EDI Eid Mubarak to all colleagues, patients and communities celebrating today.
Eid marks an important moment of reflection, connection and togetherness for many, and we recognise its significance across our diverse NHS community. 🌙
#Eid #EidMubarak #FaithAndBelief #Inclusion #NHS Today we recognise St Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious observance for many colleagues, patients and communities.
We wish everyone marking the day well, and take the opportunity to acknowledge the diversity of backgrounds and traditions reflected across the NHS
#StPatricksDay #Inclusion #NHS Sign Language Week recognises sign languages and the communities who use them, highlighting their role in communication, identity and access. #BSL #AccessibleInfo #EDI Neurodiversity Celebration Week recognises the many ways people think, learn and process information, and the value this brings to teams and communities. #Neurodiversity #EDI #Inclusion International Women’s Day is marked worldwide to recognise women’s achievements and experiences across all areas of life, including health and care. #IWD #EDI #Inclusion March is Women’s History Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the historical, social and cultural contributions of women, including across healthcare and public service. #EDI #WomensHistory #Inclusion 
