Deaf Awareness Week is a national campaign focused on improving understanding, accessibility and communication with deaf people. The theme for Deaf Awareness Week 2026 in the UK is ‘Right to understand – Together, we break barriers". Why deaf awareness matters Most organisations want to be inclusive — but staff are often left guessing how to communicate […]
In celebration of World Asthma Day 2026, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”. GINA emphasizes the need to ensure that people with #Asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential both for controlling the underlying disease and treating […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed on May 8th every year. The day is observed worldwide to raise awareness about #OvarianCancer and acknowledge the suffering of people with ovarian cancer and the efforts of their families. Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries and spreads to other organs, including the lungs, stomach, lymph nodes, and liver. […]
World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that #Lupus has on people around the world. Every day, more than 5 million people worldwide struggle with the often debilitating health consequences of lupus, a potentially fatal autoimmune disease capable of damaging virtually any part of the body, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, […]
Today is the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek This week runs from the 11th to 17th May and was started by The Mental Health Foundation. It provides an opportunity for the UK to focus on achieving good mental health, and to raise awareness for mental health issues. The theme for 2026 is "Take Action" This Mental Health […]
It's #EndangeredSpeciesDay This day was created as a way to remind us of how fragile the existence of some animals, plants and insects is, and to encourage us to learn about why it is so important to protect these species. It is also a perfect time to learn about and celebrate the progress made to […]
This week is Dementia Action Week, and the theme again this year is diagnosis. According to The Alzheimer's Society, the biggest barrier to early diagnosis of dementia is the misconception that memory loss is a normal sign of ageing. This Dementia Action Week, take the time to learn the signs of dementia. According to the […]
It's #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! We're in the process of forging a new digital world, and making it accessible for everyone is as important as ever. Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as […]
