This October is ADHD Awareness Month. Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and social skills — these are among the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects millions of people. ADHD Awareness Month, sponsored by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, highlights the latest research and clinical studies with the goal of bringing more […]
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to #KnowYourNormal. It's always best to get anything unusual checked by a doctor early on. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of […]
The ethos of Black History Month is to educate people on the achievements and contributions African and Caribbean heritage peoples have made to the UK’s history and culture. Black History Month UK was the brainchild of Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a special projects officer at the Greater London Council. He wanted to boost the self-esteem of Black […]
Wear It Pink is an annual fundraising event held in October to support breast cancer awareness and research. Organised by Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Wear It Pink encourages individuals, schools, and businesses to wear something pink and raise funds to support life-saving research and treatments for breast cancer. It’s one […]
This Brain Tumour Awareness Week, take the time to learn the symptoms of #BrainTumours. According to the NHS, the symptoms of brain tumours may vary depending on the exact part of the brain affected, but common symptoms include: headaches seizures (fits) persistently feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness mental or behavioural changes, such […]
National Pumpkin Day is observed on October 26th to celebrate one of the most beloved symbols of #Autumn. As soon as October arrives, pumpkins are found everywhere from food to drinks and even as decorations. People visit pumpkin patches to find their perfect pumpkins to carve for #Halloween and walk around sipping their pumpkin spice lattes. Pumpkin […]
One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. And 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), smoking, diet and exercise. Join us on October 29th to drive public awareness of stroke symptoms and the […]
Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. Befriending Week theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership. During the week, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year, thank volunteers and staff, celebrate […]
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