Royal Bolton Hospital staff are being given the choice to wear gender pronoun badges in what is being billed as a ' significant move to create an even more inclusive space for staff, patients and visitors'.
The first set of pronoun badges will be rolled out in February as the Trust celebrates LGBT+ History Month.
The new badges are designed to raise awareness of an individuals preferred pronouns and prevent misgendering, which can cause hurt, upset and feelings of isolation.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust hopes the badges will encourage people to open up about their own pronouns and to discuss other issues they might be facing.
We're really pleased to be giving our staff the choice to start wear gender pronoun badges to create an even more inclusive space for staff, patients and visitors.
They aim to raise awareness of an individuals pronouns and prevent misgendering, which can cause hurt and upset. pic.twitter.com/VkwGScFybD📢 Gender pronoun #HelloMyNameIs badges are here! Lets create more trusting, respectful and supportive environments for our Trans & non-binary patients & staff. Order yours on the intranet ⭐ @boltonnhsft @JKMairs @JMawrey @bwfclady @LisaRigby6 @bizzylizzy13 @MckeaneHansen pic.twitter.com/6MzzPG30kr
— Rahila Ahmed (she/her) (@RahilaAhmed7) January 26, 2023— Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (@boltonnhsft) February 1, 2023
James Mawrey, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief People Officer at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: "We want all of our staff and patients to feel valued and supported, no matter where they work or visit.
“Wearing a pronoun badge is a small ask, but something that will mean a great deal to other people and marks an important move towards real inclusivity.
“At times we can make assumptions about someone’s gender, and normalising the sharing of pronouns reduces the burden on individuals to continuously explain their identity.
“This will create a healthier, safer space that encourages a culture of respect and acceptance.
Staff pronouns will be displayed on the national #hellomynameis badges, to 'promote the importance of introductions and the relationship between patients and staff'.
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