Publish date: 4 August 2023

The Multi-Ethnic Colleagues staff network are hosting two important events and are requesting staff participation in the South Asia Heritage Month event on 25 August 2023 10.30am to 1pm and Black History Month event on 30 October 2023.

Further details on how to book onto these events will be shared next week.

South Asian Heritage Month

The national theme for South Asian Heritage Month this year is about the “Stories we tell”.

Our speakers want to weave in some stories from our South Asian colleagues.

If you want to share your story, experiences in the UK, art, or a poem, whatever feels important and meaningful for you - please email MECN@merseycare.nhs.uk.

Submit your expression of interest by Friday 18 August 2023 at 12pm.

Black History Month

The Black History Month national theme for this year is ‘Celebrating sisters’.

We invite Black female staff to participate in the event by reciting poignant poems, showcasing art, telling their stories and/or sending in self-portraits in uniform or traditional attire for our celebration wall.

If you want to share your story, experiences in the UK, art, or a poem, whatever feels important and meaningful for you - please email MECN@merseycare.nhs.uk.

Submit your expression of interest by Friday 15 September 2023 at 12pm.