National Endometriosis Awareness Month is observed from 1st March each year. It helps to raise awareness about this condition that can be hidden and often unrecognised. #Endometriosis is a disease that affects women when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows on the outer part of the uterus instead of inside it. Symptoms […]
The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2025 celebrates “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Through their efforts, they have served as an inspiration for all generations — both past and present. IMPORTANCE […]
Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother's Day, is observed in The UK every year on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which means it is a moveable feast. As such it is always three weeks before Easter Sunday. It is a day for celebrating #Mothers and showering them with gifts and treats. The origins of Mothering Sunday […]
Daylight savings start today in the UK with the start of British Summer Time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30th March 2025 than the day before. Meaning that there will be less light first thing and more light in the evening. History of Daylight Savings: ‘Spring forward, fall back’. In […]
The vision of World Bipolar Day is to bring world awareness to #Bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. Bipolar is a severe mental illness characterised by extreme mood swings and changes in energy levels. Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but can then go ‘low’ (into deep depression) or […]
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual day that is celebrated around the world on March 31st to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people. It is a day to recognise the diversity of transgender identities and to support the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility is a time for individuals […]
April Fools’ Day—celebrated on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery. April Fools’ Day traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, often yelling “April Fools!” at the end to clue in the subject of the April Fools’ Day prank. While its […]
Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges that we’re facing. Sadly, even though that is the case, we are still not taking its impact seriously enough. We continue to separate mental health from physical health and vice versa. The reality is they cannot be separate – they are two […]
