Dyslexia is a neurological difference and can have a significant impact during education, in the workplace and in everyday life. As each person is unique, so is everyone's experience of dyslexia. It can range from mild to severe, and it can co-occur with other specific learning difficulties. It usually runs in families and is a […]
World Sight Day is 9th October 2025, 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 […]
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025 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 […]
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. […]
Wear It Pink is an annual fundraising event held in October to support breast cancer awareness and research. Organised by Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Wear It Pink encourages individuals, schools, and businesses to wear something pink and raise funds to support life-saving research and treatments for breast cancer. It’s one […]
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 […]
Befriending Week is the national campaign celebrating and raising awareness of befriending and the positive impact it has on individuals and communities. Befriending Week theme for 2025 is Collaboration and Partnership. During the week, lets invite those in the befriending sector to reflect on their achievements over the previous year, thank volunteers and staff, celebrate […]
National Stress Awareness Day, on every first Wednesday in November — November 5th this year — is 24 hours of reinforcing the fact that you’re not doing yourself a favour by stressing about situations you can’t control. In fact, according to science, chronic stress leads to impaired cognitive and physiological functions. Would you want to […]
