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. The 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 […]
Today the 11th February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day was established in order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in, science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Did you know? Women are typically given smaller […]
February 14th is Valentine's Day, which was originally a Christian feast day in honour of St. Valentine, however in contemporary culture it's more so a day that celebrates our loved ones but also our lost loved ones & the memories we've made with them. Whether you're celebrating romantic love for your partner, platonic love for […]
Today 17th February is all about spreading kindness, as it's Random Acts of Kindness Day! There 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. […]
On February 20th, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the Animal Kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviours is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals […]
Care Day, observed on the third Friday in February is a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the vital work of #Carers and Caregivers who provide essential support to individuals in need, whether due to illness, disability, old age, or other circumstances. This day highlights the often unseen and underappreciated role that caregivers play in […]
Today, the 21st February, is International Mother Language Day, and was founded in 2000. It is observed every February to celebrate language and encourage the learning of multiple languages and the maintenance of mother languages, especially those that are endangered. This year’s International Mother Language Day highlights the role of young people in shaping the […]
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 […]
