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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. The month is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer in children. You can do your part by wearing the gold ribbon 🎗️ Every day in the UK, 10 children and young people will receive the devastating news that they have cancer. Of those 10, two will not survive. Of those lucky enough […]

Great British Beach Clean

This week is the Great British Beach Clean! It's an event where people from across the UK come together to tidy up their local beaches. There are hundreds of beach cleans taking place over the week, so it's worth checking if there's one happening in your local area. The week also presents an opportunity to […]

Organ Donation Week

For this year's Organ Donation Week we want as many local landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink, to help raise awareness and encourage people to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. #OrganDonationWeek 2023 will be held on Monday 18th September to Sunday 24th September. We hope you can join us to celebrate […]

World Alzheimer’s Day

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. It's an international awareness day aimed at reducing the stigma around Alzheimer's and raising awareness of the disease. Did you know that while Alzheimer's Disease is often associated with ageing, approximately 1-in-20 people with the disease is under the age of 65? While Alzheimer's is a far too common disease among older […]

Migraine Awareness Week

For this year’s Migraine Awareness Week (Sunday 24th to Saturday 30th September) The Migraine Trust are asking you to join them in their campaign for #BetterMigraineCare. Help them to raise awareness for the one in seven adults and one in ten children in the UK living with migraine. #Migraine has been dismissed for too long […]

ADHD Awareness Month

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 […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to #KnowYourNormal. It's always best to get anything unusual checked by a doctor early on. According to the NHS, you should contact your GP if you encounter any of the following: a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before […]

Black History Month

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 […]

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