Celebrating National Inclusion Week 2025: Now is the Time

What does true inclusion look like in your workplace? National Inclusion Week 2025 invites us to reflect, act, and commit to making it a reality.

What is National Inclusion Week?

National Inclusion Week is an annual event dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity across workplaces and communities. Founded by Inclusive Employers in 2013, the week serves as a platform to celebrate diversity, spark conversations, and inspire action towards creating inclusive environments. Each year, the event is centered around a unique theme that reflects current societal issues and encourages organisations to focus on meaningful inclusion initiatives.

This Year’s Theme: “Now is the Time”

The theme for 2025, “Now is the Time”, emphasises the urgency of embedding inclusion into organisational cultures and everyday practices. It calls for immediate and sustained action to ensure that inclusion is not just a conversation but a fundamental aspect of how we operate. This theme encourages organisations to move beyond discussions and implement tangible steps that foster equitable opportunities for all.

How to Get Involved

Getting involved in National Inclusion Week is both impactful and straightforward:

• Register for Free: Sign up to receive a complimentary Registration Pack, which includes the official logos, theme guide, and access to event recordings.
• Become a Supporter: When you become a supporter, you gain access to the comprehensive Supporters Toolkit, which includes:
  • An introduction video explaining National Inclusion Week and this year’s theme.
  • Daily focus guides and practical tips to maintain momentum throughout the week.
  • An influencing for change action plan to create lasting impact.
  • Inclusive conversation tips and an interactive bingo game to engage colleagues.
  • A National Inclusion Week quiz to test knowledge and spark discussions.
  • A communications kit with social media frames, posting guidance, and a case study template.
  • Posters and templates to customise and promote your events and activities.

These resources are designed to save time and effort, providing everything you need to engage, educate, and inspire lasting change within your organisation.

• Host or Attend Events: Participate in webinars and speaker sessions focused on various aspects of inclusion, such as allyship, inclusive leadership, and responding to global inclusion challenges.
• Collaborate with Colleagues: Work together to develop ideas and actions that support inclusion within your organisation. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility.

CareTutor’s Role in Supporting Inclusion in Health and Social Care

At CareTutor, we are committed to supporting inclusion in the health and social care sector. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion course is designed to help care professionals understand and implement inclusive practices in their daily work.

This course includes scenario-based animations and interactive elements, ensuring engaging and practical learning experience. Aligned with the Care Certificate Standard 4: Equality and Diversity, it helps learners understand and apply inclusive practices that respect and value the diverse backgrounds of those they care for.

Many of our eLearning courses can also be translated to 70+ languages, making it easier for care professionals coming from diverse backgrounds to complete their training.

Ready to strengthen inclusion in your organisation?

👉 Register Your Interest with CareTutor