Learning disability week 2025 Organised by Mencap and other contributors, the theme for 2025 is ‘Do you see me?’. This is to raise awareness of Learning disabilities and their daily struggles to be seen in society. Learning disabilities are not a reflection of intelligence, they need more support to overcome Read more…
June is pride month Pride 2025, and the theme is activism and social change, this aims to highlight what pride has always stood for, progressing and creating change for those in the LGBTQ+ community. The parades are colourful, engaging and celebrate self acceptance. Pride events create an atmosphere of “You belong!” Read more…
Loneliness awareness week 9-15th June When people talk about loneliness it’s often associated with older people, however an estimated quarter of adults in the UK feel lonely at some time. I often feel silly saying to others or even thinking that I am lonely. I am lucky enough to have Read more…
Men’s Health Inequalities in the UK: Yes, Dear, You Do Actually Need to See a Doctor Men, the remarkable creatures who would rather assemble flat pack furniture without instructions than set foot in a doctors surgery. But, guess what, ignoring your health doesn’t actually make problems disappear. Shocker! Life Expectancy Read more…
The 9-15th June is carers week. Although we don’t see ourselves as carers, we are just doing what anyone else would, right? No, we are fighting for these children, we are advocating for them, we are protecting them from things that affect them more than others and we have to Read more…