It’s crucial to discuss and raise awareness of Parental Mental Health as recent studies have found that approximately 68% of women and 57% of men with mental health problems are parents. In 2020, research found that 48% of parents believed the level of stress in their...
It’s January 3rd and admittedly, the festival of sleep might not be the first or most official event to spring to mind, however, it’s definitely one that we want to acknowledge. Created to remind us to rest after a busy festive period and to implement better self-care...
Osborne Thomas celebrates UK Disability History Month. Using acceptable terminology to talk about disability is not merely about being ‘politically correct’ – it is about removing barriers, changing assumptions and creating an inclusive environment that welcomes all....
Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the 11th of November and marks the agreement that was signed on the 11th of November at 11 am in 1918 to end the fighting of the First World War. In addition to Armistice Day, the nearest Sunday to 11th November holds the...
International Stress Awareness Week was created in 2018 to raise awareness about stress prevention which since has developed into a major annual event focusing on stress management. Managing stress, in all aspects of our lives, is incredibly important. 74% of people...
Islamophobia Awareness Month November 2022 Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a campaign founded in 2012 by a group of Muslim organisations to raise awareness of Islamophobia. Islamophobia Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of the discrimination Muslims may...
October 10th marks World Mental Health Awareness Day, one of several key awareness dates throughout the year that brings focus to Mental Health. Supported by WHO (World Health Organisation) it was first celebrated in 1992 and ever since has used its platform to...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major Breast Cancer charities every October to increase knowledge of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Although...
For the whole month, until the 31st, October marks Black History Month - the annual celebration of the history, achievements, and contributions of black people in the UK. Originally starting in the US (who celebrate in February) it was historian Carter G Woodson who...
National Inclusion Week 2022 This week is National Inclusion Week; a week dedicated to celebrating diversity and promoting the importance of equality in the workplace. Founded by Inclusive Employers National Inclusion Week is now in its 10th year. But what does...