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SUMMARY:Stand Up to Bullying Day
DESCRIPTION:Today\, 27th February\, is Stand Up to Bullying Day\, launched in 2016 with the support of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. The day seeks to bring the nation together to take a collective stand against all forms of bullying\, whether in school\, the workplace\, online or elsewhere. Bullying can have lasting effects on a person’s psyche\, and it is important to recognize instances of bullying and put an end to them immediately. \nOne of the main tenets of Stand Up to Bullying Day is calling out others when their actions are unkind. So standing up to bullying isn’t as simple as not being a part of the problem\, what’s imperative is having the courage to call out others. Standing up means being an upstander\, not a bystander. \n#AntiBullying #BeKind #AlwaysBeKind #CyberBullying \n  \nSource: INTERNATIONAL STAND UP TO BULLYING DAY – February 27\, 2026 – National Today \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/stand-up-to-bullying-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
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SUMMARY:Random Acts of Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Today 17th February is all about spreading kindness\, as it’s Random Acts of Kindness Day!  \nThere are so many things you can do to contribute to making the world a kinder place. It doesn’t have to be large\, and it can even be something for yourself\, like taking time out to visit your favourite spot.  \nStuck for ideas? Check out the kindness ideas from the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for inspiration. The aim of #RAKDay is to make kindness the norm\, spread goodwill and consideration of others\, and remind people that these are worthwhile aims.\n \n#MakeKindnessTheNorm #RAKDay #KindnessMatters #RandomActsofKindnessDay \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/random-acts-of-kindness-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220111T110445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T124542Z
UID:5099-1770595200-1771199999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:This week from the 9th-15th  February it’s Children’s Mental Health Week\, which was established to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. \nThe theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is ‘This is My Place’\, and our aim is to support the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong. \nWe know that our sense of belonging as individuals\, in our friendships\, in school\, and in communities plays a vital role in our mental health and wellbeing. \nTo know our place and really feel part of our environment is a basic human need. It can have powerful and long-lasting impacts in lots of areas of our lives\, including our physical and mental health\, education\, employment and relationships. When we feel that we belong\, it empowers us to contribute to the world and make a real difference. \nThis year\, Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week will aim to support the groups and systems surrounding our children. We’ll encourage peers\, families\, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments\, where children and young people feel they belong and can say “This is My Place”. \n#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #Place2Be #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth \nSource: Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week – Official site
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/childrens-mental-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220201T141455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T121005Z
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SUMMARY:World Cancer Day
DESCRIPTION:World Cancer Day is held every year on the 4th of February\, and it aims to raise international awareness concerning all types of cancer\, those who suffer from it\, and prevention and treatment. \nCreated in 2000\, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone\, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history. \nEach year\, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world\, gathering communities\, organisations and individuals in schools\, businesses\, hospitals\, marketplaces\, parks\, community halls\, places of worship – in the streets and online – acting as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer. \nThe World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027\, “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and explores new ways of making a difference.    \nCancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story – stories of grief\, pain\, healing\, resilience\, love and more.  \nThat’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs\, with compassion and empathy\, leads to the best health outcomes.  \nEvery experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us\, united\, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the centre of health systems. \n#WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique #CancerAwareness #CancerResearch #CancerCare \nSource: https://www.worldcancerday.org/about-us  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-cancer-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220201T102516Z
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SUMMARY:LGBT+ History Month
DESCRIPTION:LGBT+ History Month is a month that’s important to us. Celebrating all parts of who we are is vital to the fight for mental health. And this month\, we’re doing just that. \nIt’s a month when we can all remember the people who fought for LGBTQIA+ rights in the past. A chance for people of all ages to learn more about the rich history of LGBTQIA+ communities. And a moment to remember just how far we’ve come over the years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLGBTQIA+ mental health\nLGBT+ History Month is also a moment to lift up people’s stories about their mental health. \nBeing LGBTQIA+ does not cause mental health problems. But some things you may go through as an LGBTQIA+ person can make you more likely to experience a mental health problem. \nSome things you may go through if you’re LGBTQIA+ include: \n\nHomophobia\, biphobia and transphobia\nExperiences of stigma and discrimination\nDifficult experiences of coming out\nSocial isolation\, exclusion and rejection\n‘Conversion therapy’\nDifficulties getting the healthcare you need for reasons such as discrimination\, or long waiting lists for gender treatment if you’re trans\n\nIn fact\, because of these issues LGBTQIA+ people are 2 to 3 times more likely to experience a mental health problem. \nAnd many young people experience a lack of inclusive environments – from home to school and beyond. Nearly a quarter of young people who are at risk of homelessness identify as LGBTQIA+. \nThe impact that discrimination and isolation has on the mental health of LGBTQIA+ people is clear\, and avoidable. That’s why we all need to do more to make sure things change – for the better. \nPlease remember you’re not alone. \nIf you’re LGBTQIA+ and are finding things tough\, we have information and tips for you. And a list of places where you can get support below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource:  Celebrating LGBT+ History Month | Campaigns | Mind \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/lgbt-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220201T102711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T194448Z
UID:4978-1769904000-1769990399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Dignity Action Month
DESCRIPTION:Dignity Action Day has now become Dignity Action Month\, and is an annual observance dedicated to promoting and upholding the principles of dignity and respect in the delivery of care services\, particularly in healthcare and social care settings. The month serves as a reminder of the importance of treating every individual with #Compassion\, understanding\, and respect\, regardless of their age\, health condition\, or personal circumstances. \nThis year’s theme – 3 Little Deeds -Spread kindness\, respect and compassion – promote Dignity.\nDignity Action Month is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers\, and members of the public to uphold people’s rights to dignity and provide a truly memorable day for people who use care services. \nDignity Action Month aims to ensure people who use care services are treated as individuals and are given choice\, control and a sense of purpose in their daily lives. \n#DignityActionMonth #DignityActionDay #Dignity #DignifiedCare \nSource: https://www.dignityincare.org.uk/Dignity-in-Care-events/Dignity_Action_Day/ \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/dignity-care-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220119T122455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T100920Z
UID:4911-1704153600-1709337599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Big Energy Saving Winter
DESCRIPTION:If you are worried about energy bills and the cost of living\, the Citizens Advice network can help you this winter. \nFeeling lost about money? Their Money Map tool directs you to online help finding ways to make the most of your money\, decrease your bills and help meet the costs of daily living. \nAccess free support online from their public advice site\, including information about grants and benefits to help you pay energy bills. \nThe Money Talk Team at your local Citizens Advice Bureau helps you maximise your income\, look at options to reduce costs and offers specialist debt advice. \nContact your local Citizens Advice Bureau to get free\, confidential and impartial advice. An adviser will be able to talk through your situation and work out the next steps. Find your local bureau and get in touch today. \nYou can also call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 for help with your home energy this winter. \nSource: https://www.cas.org.uk/BESW \nClick on link for more Energy Saving Tips : Quick tips to save energy at home – Energy Saving Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/big-energy-saving-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T120736Z
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SUMMARY:MS Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:MS Awareness Week 2026 will run from 20th April. \nWhat is MS?\nMS is a condition that affects the body’s central nervous system (CNS). By the latest estimates\, over 2.8 million people worldwide have MS. \nIt’s a disorder that causes your body’s immune system to attack myelin\, a coating that insulates some of your nerve fibers. This process is known as demyelination. When myelin is damaged or destroyed\, it affects the nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord\, causing a wide variety of symptoms in MS. \nOnce diagnosed\, MS stays with you for life\, but treatments and specialists can help you to manage the condition and its symptoms. \nMS can be tough\, and for many people talking about it can be challenging. Whether you’re opening up to a friend after being newly diagnosed\, or finding the right words to describe symptoms to an employer. But if people know about your MS and how it affects you\, they’ll be in a better place to offer support if and when you need it. \n#MSWeek #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwarenessWeek \nSource* \nhttps://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/ms-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220315T070320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T143338Z
UID:5343-1776816000-1776902399@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:The theme for Earth Day 2026 is Our Power\, Our Planet\, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy\, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. How? By joining us in Earth Action Day\, encouraging all to take action—educate\, advocate\, and mobilize. Pledge an Earth Action on social media. Attend/plan/register a local event. Integrate Earth Day lessons into your curricula. Donate to support the efforts. \nEarth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues\, and Earth Day 2026 will occur 22nd April. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week\, a full seven days of events focused on green living and confronting the climate crisis. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired by the protests of the 1960s\, Earth Day began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached in universities. \nWhat Will You Do? \n#InvestInOurPlanet #EarthDay #Sustainability #OurPowerOurPlanet\nSource*: Earth Day 2026 | Theme\, Activities\, Events & Resources \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T070257Z
UID:5340-1650326400-1650412799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World IBS Day
DESCRIPTION:World IBS Day \nDid you know that IBS is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the GP? As many as 1 in 8 people have symptoms of IBS at any one time. Once diagnosed\, and given help most people can find effective ways of living with their IBS. \nThe most common symptoms of IBS are: \n\nAbdominal pain and abnormal bowel habits\nWind\, bloating and distension (a widening of the girth of the abdomen)\nPooing mucus\nOne third of IBS patients suffer from bouts of constipation. One third of IBS patients suffer from bouts of diarrhoea\, others don’t fall into a single pattern.\nOther symptoms include feeling tired\, feeling sick\, backache and bladder symptoms.\n\n#WorldIBSDay \nSource & Find Out More from the Guts Charity: \nIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-ibs-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220315T070508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T111905Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220315T070505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T113413Z
UID:5306-1775001600-1777593599@adoddle.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260929T233150
CREATED:20220315T070501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T112845Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20220315T070456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T111255Z
UID:5317-1775174400-1775260799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:National Walk to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Getting involved in National Walk to Work Day on April 3rd could help put you on the right track to a healthier you. With the clocks changing and the mornings getting lighter\, there’s no better time to take part in an event like this – you never know it could lead to a new-found enthusiasm for walking and become a daily or weekly occurrence. \nMake it a habit\nThe easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit. \nThink of ways to include walking in your daily routine. \nExamples include: \n\nwalking part of your journey to work\nwalking to the shops\nusing the stairs instead of the lift\nleaving the car behind for short journeys\nwalking the kids to school\ndoing a regular walk with a friend\ngoing for a stroll with family or friends after dinner\n\n#WalkToWork #GetHealthy #WalkToWorkDay \n•Source \nhttps://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/walking-for-health/ \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-walk-to-work-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20220315T070453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T113358Z
UID:5313-1775001600-1775087999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:April Fools Day
DESCRIPTION: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 exact history is shrouded in mystery\, the embrace of April Fools’ Day jokes by the media and major brands has ensured the unofficial holiday’s long life. *1 \nSome of the Best – Shared by BBC\nThe Swiss spaghetti harvest\nIn 1957 Richard Dimbleby\, Panoram\, anchored the piece about a particularly bountiful crop of spaghetti in Switzerland. *2 \nThe islands of San Serriffe\nIf you think typefaces can’t be funny\, think again. \nIn 1977\, the Guardian published a travel guide to the mysterious island grouping of San Serriffe. The two islands\, Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse\, formed the shape of a semicolon. *2\n \n  \n*Source: \n*1 https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/april-fools-day \n*2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7gbxyc
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/april-fools-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20230211T070450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T104249Z
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTransgender Day of Visibility is a time for individuals to share stories of resilience and courage\, to find strength in being visible\, and to celebrate the beauty of being transgender. It is also a day for raising awareness about the discrimination that transgender people face and to advocate for greater acceptance and #Inclusion of transgender people in all aspects of life. \n\n\n\n\n“It’s impossible to comprehend or support a community that is not visible.”\n\n\n \n\n\n#TDOV #IAmEnough #YouAreEnough #TransAwareness  #TransDayOfVisibility\n\n\nSee more about the day: International Transgender Day of Visibility – Wikipedia
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20220315T070427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T120840Z
UID:5278-1774828800-1774915199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Bipolar Day
DESCRIPTION:The vision of World Bipolar Day is to bring world awareness to #Bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. \nBipolar 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 ‘high’ (experiencing hypomania\, mania or psychosis). \nBipolar mood swings go far beyond most people’s everyday experiences of feeling a bit down or happy. To help explain the extremes of mood\, Bipolar UK uses a Mood Scale where 0 is low and 10 is high. \nPeople without bipolar have moods that sit in the middle of the scale. On their worst days when they feel down\, they rank 4. On their best days when they feel happy\, they rank 6. \nPeople with bipolar experience a much wider range of moods — from 0 (deep depression with recurring suicidal thoughts) to 10 (an extreme manic high with psychosis and hallucinations). They can also experience a ‘mixed state’ too\, where symptoms of depression and mania occur at the same time. \n#WorldBiPolarDay #Bipolar #MoodDisorder \n  \nFind out more at: https://www.bipolaruk.org/bipolar-awareness-day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-bi-polar-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20220207T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T124824Z
UID:5053-1772323200-1772409599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Wheelchair Day
DESCRIPTION:On the first day of March we’re celebrating International Wheelchair Day! Today is all about celebrating the positive impact that a wheelchair has on the lives of those that use them\, and celebrating those who make wheelchairs more readily available\, thereby making the world a more accessible place. \nThe Aims of International Wheelchair Day\n\nTo enable wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has in their lives.\nTo celebrate the great work of the many millions of people who provide wheelchairs\, who provide support and care for wheelchair users and who make the World a better and more accessible place for people with mobility issues.\nTo acknowledge and react constructively to the fact there are many tens of millions of people in the World who need a wheelchair\, but are unable to acquire one.\n\nSee: International Wheelchair Day 3/1/2026 – Raising Awareness for Accessibility and Inclusive Communities – March 1st\, 2026
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-wheelchair-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20230107T134516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T193539Z
UID:5047-1771804800-1772409599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Eating Disorders Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd February marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The week was established to raise awareness of eating disorders and to campaign for the improvement of the treatment in this field. A large part of the campaign is calling for all UK medical schools to introduce proper training on eating disorders\, this type of change would improve access to treatment and break the pattern of misdiagnosis. \nIn the UK\, at least 1.25 million people are living with an eating disorder That’s at least 1 in 50 people.  And yet many people wouldn’t know how to spot the signs that someone has an eating disorder. This is important because the sooner someone is treated for an eating disorder the better their chance of making a full recovery. \nThe campaign aims to reach new audiences with the message that eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone – at any age\, gender\, or background – at any time. \nSo join us to raise awareness of this serious mental health condition and let people know that anyone can be affected by an eating disorder. \n#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #ARFID #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth \nSource: https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/eating-disorders-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTSTAMP:20260929T233151
CREATED:20220201T102117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T141312Z
UID:4971-1643673600-1645055999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger
DESCRIPTION:Today 1st February 2022 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year). Last year was the year of the Ox\, and this year it is that of the Tiger. \nDespite the name\, the Chinese New Year isn’t only celebrated in China. It is celebrated in other Asian countries such as Vietnam and South Korea. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are thought of as confident\, competitive\, and brave. Though they are also characterised as being unpredictable\, irritable\, and overindulgent. \nCelebrations should last 16 days from the 31st of January\, and are concluded with a lantern festival on the final day. \nSource: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/chinese-new-year-2022-it-22931101
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/chinese-new-year-year-of-the-tiger/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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