What is NIW?

National Inclusion Week is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion in the workplace. It's a time to involve everyone - regardless of background - to celebrate diverse communities.

Now is the time

This year's theme is 'Now is the Time', encouraging organisations to take immediate action towards building more inclusive workplaces, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, urgency, resilience and the need to push forward

At ellenor, we are welcoming of our community of people from different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds. Understanding, recognising and acknowledging the important events in each other’s lives helps us create a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.

Our Cultural Awareness Calendar is designed to highlight key religious festivals, awareness days, and cultural events throughout the year.

We invite all staff and volunteers to use this calendar as a tool for learning and inclusion at ellenor.

This calendar aims to raise awareness of celebrations and festivals we might not otherwise have known about, so it's not an exhaustive list. For a calendar of all events.

Inclusivity creates a workplace and volunteer community where every individual feels valued and respected, which ultimately strengthens our ability to deliver truly compassionate care.

We value the individuality and uniqueness that each staff member and volunteer bring to their role, with the diversity enriching teamwork that enables us to learn from each other.

Please do take the time to read the stories of our very own staff and volunteers below , produced by our very own talented storyteller and writer Basia.