Tag: DE&I

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Navigating our busy lives, it’s easy for us to overlook the toll that stress can take on our mental and physical health. Every year, National Stress Awareness Day serves as an important reminder to reflect and find ways to manage and reduce the stress in our lives. Our lives […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Every November, the UK and many other countries turn their attention to important issues related to men’s health and wellbeing. There are two key events, Movember and International Men’s Day (19th) that highlight important topics such as mental health, prostate cancer and toxic masculinity. These movements not only raise […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team At the MPA, we understand how important it is for a workplace to support those going through ‘the change’. We run an employee network to cover topics on menopause and related health matters and we have also published guidance for managers on how to support staff during this stage […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Annually on 11 October, National Coming Out Day serves as an important reminder to embrace and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, honouring those who have come out and supporting those who are still navigating that deeply personal journey. In the UK, National Coming Out Day carries extra significance as it […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Written by the MPA DEI Team On the 10 October every year, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. The theme each year is set by the World Federation for Mental Health, and this year the theme is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. It’s crucial to shine a light on […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Every year in October, a week is observed for Baby Loss Awareness Week. It began in 2002 as National Baby Loss Awareness Day and has extended to Baby Loss Awareness Week since. This week is dedicated to raising awareness of the grief and trauma that comes with baby loss, […]

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Written by the MPA DEI Team Every October, World Blindness Awareness Month raises awareness about the blind and visually impaired community and their day-to-day lives of living with sight loss. This month is a time to shed light on the importance of eye health, the challenges of visual disabilities and the global efforts to […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team Introduction Every year on 1 October, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons. This day provides a vital opportunity to reflect on the contributions of older adults to society while raising awareness about the issues they face. In 2024, the theme “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesWritten by the MPA DEI Team October is ADHD Awareness Month, which is dedicated to education, support and acceptance of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a time to challenge any misconceptions or stereotypes and highlight the importance of early detection in children and adults. It is important during this month that we improve awareness, […]