Publish date: 17 February 2025
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day—a perfect reminder that kindness, no matter how small, can make a big difference.
Here are eight simple ways you can support colleagues and the wider Trust to make a big difference, today, and every day! Want some more Random Acts of Kindness suggestions? Check out the article on our charity’s website.
Make your colleague a coffee – or support their workload
Making a colleague a warm drink during a busy shift can be a wonderful act of kindness. It’s a thoughtful gesture that shows you’re thinking about them and can provide a welcome moment of pause.
Are there other ways you can support them too? Maybe you can take some of their workload if you’re having a quieter spell; run an errand for them or support an activity so they can take a longer break? Small acts of kindness in the workplace can have a huge impact.
Say ‘thank you’ to a colleague
Saying "thank you" to a colleague can have a huge impact on their motivation and wellbeing. Not only does it acknowledge their hard work and contribution, making them feel valued and appreciated, recognition can be a huge confidence boost and encourage a positive work environment.
As well as saying ‘thank you’ in person, or by dropping them an email, there are a number of other ways you can say thank-you at Mersey Care:
Become a Charity Champion
Become an internal ambassador for our dedicated charity, Mersey Cares! Becoming a Charity Champion can help to support the charity’s work and encourage fundraising within our wards, services and communities. And best of all, you can tailor the role to suit you.
Listen attentively when someone needs to talk
Listening attentively shows that you value a person’s feelings and are genuinely interested in what they have to say. When people feel heard, it can provide them with emotional support, help them process their thoughts, and create a safe space for open communication. Sometimes, just being present and attentive can be more helpful than offering advice, as it allows the person to feel understood and respected.
Sign up to a Mersey Cares Fundraiser
Could your team take part in a Mersey Cares Fundraiser to help us do more to support services across the Trust beyond the scope of the NHS? Registering is easy and there are so many activities to get involved with – from running and walking events to high-octane bucket list challenges like skydives and abseils?
We also have our annual NHS Big Tea event to bring teams together and celebrate our amazing NHS on it’s 77th birthday.
Check in to see if colleagues are okay
Checking in to see if a colleague is okay is a meaningful random act of kindness because it shows you care about their wellbeing beyond the workplace. Sometimes, just asking how someone is doing can make them feel seen and valued and provide a sense of emotional support, especially if they’re going through a difficult time.
Praise someone’s hard work publicly!
Has someone you work with gone above and beyond? Why not use today to acknowledge their efforts publicly by sharing their efforts with the rest of your team? Recognising someone's contributions in front of others validates their hard work and shows appreciation. It can also foster a positive and supportive environment, making the workplace feel more collaborative and uplifting.
Sign up to Microhive – our Trust’s payroll giving scheme
Did you know that your small change can make a big difference to colleagues?
Our Trust is part of Microhive (formerly Pennies from Heaven), a payroll giving scheme that allows you to simply and easily raise money exlusively for workforce wellbeing – without doing a thing! The scheme rounds down the pennies in your pay each month to support projects and initiatives that benefit the wellbeing of Mersey Care staff.
Did you know that if we all signed up we could raise an incredible £72,000 for workforce wellbeing initiatives such as Wellbeing Through Wildlife.