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World Sight Day

World Sight Day is today and focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring children everywhere to love their eyes. Together, The International Agency of the Prevention of Blindness are creating a world where every child has eye health that is accessible, available and affordable. Starting with a […]

National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration which takes place on 11 October every year. Over the last few decades since National Coming Out Day was first recognised, we’ve seen huge progress for the LGBTQ+ community, with legislation on same-sex marriage, discrimination laws, and educational reforms all helping to protect and support LGBTQ+ people. […]

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2024 is today and is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about hospice and palliative care, essential services that improve the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This day highlights the compassionate care provided by hospices and palliative care providers and advocates for access to these […]

World Food Day

Today is World Food Day and is celebrated across 150 countries. The theme for World Food Day 2024 is "Right to foods for a better life and a better future". This aims to highlight the immediate and long-term benefits of prioritising access to safe and nutritious food for all. It is a day that brings […]

World Menopause Awareness Day

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy. According to the NHS, menopause and peri-menopause symptoms can greatly […]

International Stuttering Awareness Day

Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day. While many people may develop a #Stutter in childhood, it is quite common for them to "grow out" it as they age. However, this doesn't make a stutter any less of a challenge for the individuals who live with a stutter. Fortunately, there are resources for people who develop […]

National Pumpkin Day

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 […]

World Stroke Day

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. The World Stroke Day campaign this year is channelling the emotional power of sport […]