Do you wear a tampon? Then you need to check out International Tampon Alert Day to find out what it’s all about! Get to know the symptoms of toxic shock and at the same time raise your awareness to the condition. So what causes toxic shock syndrome (TSS)? Well, it’s a bacteria that can live on the… Continue reading Calling all women! Listen up If you don’t want to be in for a shock! International Tampon Alert Day 8 June annually
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Catch some waves on International Surfing Day 20 June 2016
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International Surfing Day takes place on 20 June 2016 – time to grab your boards and start riding those waves! This annual, global event is held around the world to mark the beginning of the summer and let everyone know surf’s up! This special day has been a great way for people young and old… Continue reading Catch some waves on International Surfing Day 20 June 2016
International Bath Day 14 June annually
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International Bath Day is celebrated annually on 14 June. It is believed that on this day Archimedes the mathematician and scientist discovered that the level of the water in his bath tub rose as he got in and therefore the volume of an object could be accurately measured by being submerged in water. In his excitement it is said… Continue reading International Bath Day 14 June annually
June: the month to check your heart! Heart Rhythm Week 6-12 June 2016
Heart Rhythm Week is being held to raise awareness to arrhythmic conditions and ask that you understand your own heart rate better. By doing pulse checks you can make sure that the beat is regular – although not everyone is sure of how to check it properly. I know that in the past when I’ve… Continue reading June: the month to check your heart! Heart Rhythm Week 6-12 June 2016
Get ready to raise awareness during Diabetes Week 12-18 June 2016
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Diabetes Week takes place from 12-18 June 2016. Held around the UK each year, this special week is all about raising awareness of this common condition. All across the country events will be held to raise funds for Diabetes UK, the charity who organise the week. The charity was formed in 1954 and was… Continue reading Get ready to raise awareness during Diabetes Week 12-18 June 2016
Prepare for Child Safety Week 6-12 June 2016
Child Safety Week takes place from 6-12 June 2016. The week is aimed at anyone working with families or children to take positive action, helping kids live a healthy active life in safety without wrapping them in cotton wool. The week is organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust. Accidental injury is one of the… Continue reading Prepare for Child Safety Week 6-12 June 2016
Have you been to your screening? Cervical Screening Awareness Week 13-19 June 2016
Cervical Screening Awareness Week will be all about drawing attention to the problem and making people realise just how essential it is that they get checked. Because, did you know that 20% of British women don’t go to their cervical screening – that is 20% too many! You might know that the HPV virus often… Continue reading Have you been to your screening? Cervical Screening Awareness Week 13-19 June 2016
Show Your Support for Carers Week! 6-12 June 2016
This year Carers Week will run from 6-12 June 2016. And this year the organisers are celebrating the 22nd year of the event. Over the course of this special week you can do your bit to show your support for the 6 million carers currently helping those in need in the UK. The week is… Continue reading Show Your Support for Carers Week! 6-12 June 2016
It’s getting us all a flutter! Butterfly Education and Awareness Day 4 June 2016
Butterfly Education and Awareness Day takes place on the first Saturday in June. So this year it will be celebrated on 4 June 2016. Butterflies never get any less fascinating. They are such captivating creatures and I always feel lucky to see one! And there are so many different types! From the yellow buttefly, to… Continue reading It’s getting us all a flutter! Butterfly Education and Awareness Day 4 June 2016
Take a deep breath and prepare for Breathe Easy Week 13-19 June 2016
The aim of Breathe Easy Week is to raise awareness of lung health, promote the British Lung Foundation (BLF) and get you and members of your community to try out a lung function test! You may not know it, but 1 in 7 people in the UK are affected by lung disease. The theme of… Continue reading Take a deep breath and prepare for Breathe Easy Week 13-19 June 2016