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October 30, 2020

An artwork graphic showing a handlebar moustache with the words – It's Moustache Season – above it and the words – Grow Your Moustache For Movember – below it

October 30, 2020

A Movember Story – How November Became Men’s Health Awareness Month

Movember – we take a look at how it all started.

October 26, 2020

How The Silver Line Charity Helps Tackle Loneliness

Restricted mobility and loneliness are closely linked. But with organisations and charities like The Silver Line, it doesn’t have to be this way.

October 18, 2020

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October 18, 2020

World Osteoporosis Day – 20 October 2020

This year, World Osteoporosis Day is on 20 October. But what is osteoporosis? Let us explain what the condition is and what you can do to help.

September 23, 2020

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September 23, 2020

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2020

Friday 25 September is the date for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, an annual event hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support. But what happens at the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, and where did it all begin?

September 19, 2020

World Alzheimer's Day

September is World Alzheimer’s month and the 21 September is World Alzheimer’s day. This year the theme for World Alzheimer’s month is ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia.’

September 19, 2020

Disabilities and Loneliness: How Sense Is Working To Tackle These Issues

The disabilities charity Sense has committed to tackling isolation and loneliness. But what exactly does this mean?

September 4, 2020

International Day of Charity

5 September is International Day of Charity. But, in a world of international days such as Penguin Awareness Day (are we not all aware of penguins already?) what makes International Day of Charity such a worthy cause?

July 30, 2020

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July 30, 2020

Disability Advocacy – International Day Of Friendship Should Be Every Day!

July 30 in the UK is the International Day of Friendship. It’s a day to promote friendships between people, countries and cultures across the world.

July 23, 2020

July 23, 2020

Out Of Sight, Not Mind! Raising Awareness Of Hidden Disabilities

Hidden disabilities are commonplace, but public awareness remains worryingly low. Attitudes need to change!

July 21, 2020

24/7 Samaritans: The Big Listen

An esteemed charity that is always there to listen, advise and help – The Samaritans.

July 11, 2020

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July 11, 2020

Cheer Up the Lonely Day – 11 July 2020

Find out how to spread a little positivity and kindness on this special day

July 9, 2020

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July 9, 2020

Dementia Fun Run

If you fancy doing some good while exercising, then the Dementia Fun Run (organised by The Alzheimer’s Society) is perfect for you.

June 25, 2020

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June 25, 2020

Lights, Camera, Action - a Review

Watching a film, a documentary, or even reading a book, can change lives. We take a look at a couple of film releases that explore deafness and blindness.

June 24, 2020