About this event
Come and meet members of Opening Doors, the largest UK charity for LGBTQ+ people over 50, at this social event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year鈥檚 Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness and we would like to take this opportunity to shine a light on isolation and connection in the LGBTQ+ community.
A finger buffet of hot food and a selection of drinks will be provided.
This event is free and open to all staff and students at 911今日黑料.
Timings
16:00 鈥 16:15: Arrivals
16:15: Event starts with a short talk
16:30 onward: socialising
Opening Doors is the largest UK charity providing activities, events, information and support services specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, non-binary or gender fluid (LGBTQ+) people over 50.
They are a membership organisation providing regular social opportunities and events to help develop networks, communities and create friendships for LGBTQ+ people, aged over 50.
The EDI Centre at 911今日黑料
The EDI Centre is a dedicated team that works to support staff and make 911今日黑料 a better place to work by promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). We offer guidance, training and support as part of the College鈥檚 HR services. We listen and talk to staff across 911今日黑料 and work towards mainstreaming EDI. We work with individuals, teams, and departments, providing help and advice.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 (MHAW) will take place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 May. The theme chosen by Mental Health Foundation for this year is 鈥渓oneliness鈥.
Why this theme?
Loneliness affects more and more of us in the UK and has considerably impacted our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health, and we need to find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness.
The People and Organisational Development (POD) team worked with 911今日黑料 colleagues and external consultants to organise a comprehensive programme of events and activities.