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SUMMARY:Stress Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION: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 sides of the same coin. There is no health without mental health and stress can lead to numerous health problems. From physical problems\, like heart disease\, insomnia\, digestive issues\, immune system challenges\, etc to more serious mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. \nStress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic. It is the time when we have an opportunity for an open conversation on the impact of stress. Dedicated time to removing the guilt\, shame\, and stigma around mental health. To talk about stress\, and its effects and open up about our mental and emotional state with friends\, families\, colleagues\, and professionals. \nThis year\, 2026\, the theme is #BeTheChange\, inspired by Gandhi’s idea to “be the change you wish to see in the world.”\n#StressAwarenessMonth #Anxiety #Depression #Insomnia #LeadWithLove #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectedCommunities \nSource*  Stress Awareness Month 2026 – The Stress Management Society \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/stress-awareness-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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SUMMARY:Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK\, that’s nearly 43\,000 people each year. \nBowel Cancer Awareness Month is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and help to drive positive change through education\, encouraging conversations\, asking questions\, sharing and so much more. They say knowledge is power\, so this April we’re asking everyone to share important information about bowel cancer. Will you help #PassItOn? \nSymptoms Associated with #BowelCancer: \n#AbdominalPain \nAbdominal mass (lump) \nAnaemia \nBowel mass (lump) \nChange in bowel habit \n#RectalBleeding \nWeight loss \nNational Clinical Director for Cancer\, Professor Peter Johnson\, said: “As with all cancers\, acting at the first sign of symptoms can make a big difference to how bowel cancer can be treated and how successfully. You are much more likely to survive a cancer that is diagnosed early\, which is why the NHS and charities like Bowel Cancer UK have run awareness campaigns about the signs to look for.” \n“Referrals for bowel cancer tests have been at record levels for the last 18 months\, and we would encourage people to speak to a GP about any concerning symptoms: knowing what is normal for you and acting when something isn’t right can make all the difference.” \n  \nSource* \nhttps://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bowel-cancer-awareness-month/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/bowel-cancer-awareness-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,UK
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SUMMARY:National Pet Month
DESCRIPTION:National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources across various platforms. \nNational Pet Month celebrates pet ownership\, sharing the many benefits of our cherished companions across the UK. \nWhether they’re providing laughs with their zoomies or snuggling up to us when they sense we’re sad\, pets contribute so much love and benefit to their owner’s lives. National Pet Month is the perfect time to celebrate your furry little family members and all the joy they bring to our lives. \n  \n#NationalPetMonth \nSource* \nhttps://www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-pet-month-2/
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SUMMARY:National Siblings Day
DESCRIPTION:April 10th is National Siblings Day. A wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships\, to highlight what an important role siblings play. \n#Siblings who grow up with a disabled brother or sister often spend a lot of time coming second (or third or fourth…) to the needs of another. Their day-to-day life may centre around their brother or sister’s routine and their abilities. It can be challenging to share time with parents and some siblings may be helping out more around the home or with caring tasks. \nAs adults\, siblings may have the longest-standing relationship with their disabled brother or sister across the lifespan\, beyond that of care providers\, professionals and other family members. Siblings are often advocates for their brother or sister’s needs whilst juggling a work and family life of their own. \nMany siblings enjoy and value the unique connection and relationship they share with their brother or sister.  National Siblings Day is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships\, to highlight what an important role siblings play in the lives of their disabled brothers and sisters and to celebrate siblings in their own right too. \n  \n#ItsaSiblingThing \nSource:  Celebrate National Siblings Day on 10th April 2026 – Sibs \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-siblings-day/
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