Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.To encourage more dialogue and to help you find more resources, this week we are sharing helpful websites that will assist in you...

Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem. This week we are highlighting helpful websites that can help you overcome your anxiety and get you back on track. Today we ...

Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.If you wou...

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are "packages" of genes in the body. They determine how ababy's body forms and functions as it grows.Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.Down syndrome usually...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on the 21st March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws; 69 people were killed, and 180 were injured. Since 1966, the UN has called for the Internatio...

World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Be proud of your mouth! What goes on in your mouth can often be an indication of your overall health, so be sure to look after those teeth and gums and brush up on your oral knowledge here: World Oral Health Day...

As we draw near to the end of LGBTQ+ History month, we hope you have found our resources helpful. We have included quotes from members of staff from the Recovery College throughout February, as well as links to websites. If you scroll to the bottom of this blog post you will find Related Posts to help you. It's been an amazing month and w...

Today is Stand up to Bullying Day, a movement aimed at stopping and preventing bullying and to always be kind. 

Today is World Encephalitis Day, where we raise awareness of the condition Encephalitis. As well as anyone who may have been affected by the condition.

World Day of Social Justice is an international day to recognize the importance of social justice and equality in our communities.

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February, and we are happy to share resources and websites that you may find useful. Here are a few more sites we have come across: LGBT+ History Month 2023 | Stonewall  Digital Workshop - LGBTQ+ History Month: Sharing Our Stories | Stonewall We hope this hel...

CAMHS and the specialist all-age eating disorder services team is hosting an eating disorders awareness webinar during this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The online event will be taking place via Zoom on Monday 27 February, 10am – 11.30am and will shine a spotlight on the service, helping to raise awareness and grow understanding of eatin...

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February, and we are happy to share resources and websites that you may find useful. Here are a few sites we have come across:  LGBT+ History Month (lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk) - this is a great place to find out how the History Month started, and provides li...

International Epilepsy Day is an annual event organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on individuals, families and communities around the world. If you would like to find out more there are several helpful websites:International Ep...

All our staff believe in the importance of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & throughout February we will be asking our team to reflect on what this means to them. Today we have Bryony, a Recovery College Volunteer:  'A chance to learn more about the history of my culture and acknowledge those who fought for our rights'. We will be providing helpful lin...

All our staff believe in the importance of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & throughout February we will be asking our team to reflect on what this means to them. Today we have Charlotte Jones, Marketing Officer and Ed Wakefield Digital Officer offering their perspectives:  'LGBTQ+ History month is important to me as it raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ c...

Place2Be launched the first-ever Children's Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people's mental health. Now in its ninth year, they hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved, spread the word and raise vital funds for children's mental health. Every year, Place2Be's exp...

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK's national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual to engage in dialogue. The Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week occurs on the first full week of February. For 2023 that will take place from 6th to...

National HIV Testing Week (6-12 February) is a campaign that promotes regular testing among the most affected population groups in England.  HIV testing is free, quick and easy, and you can even test from home. If you would like to know more, the following websites are helpful: National HIV Testing Week returns for 2023 | Terrence Hi...

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.  The theme for 2023 is #ItsEveryonesBusiness because tackling race inequality is everyone's business. #ActionDrivesChangeIf you're interested in finding out more and how to take part in ...