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21/11/2025

It’s Self-Care Week, and your annual reminder to set aside some time for you.

We’re living longer lives, but not necessarily healthier, with chronic conditions on the rise. Managing stress, well-being and physical health all contribute to a healthy mind and body.

Try some of these ideas:

Ideas to help you take care of your mind, body and soul.

20/11/2025

Did you know that nine in ten children, and four in five adults, in the UK are eating more sugar than recommended?

This raises the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay – starting from childhood.

This week is all about raising awareness, making informed choices and calling for better food policies to support healthier lives.

(Factsheet here: https://www.actiononsugar.org/resources/ .en.488879)

As a not for profit charity, we heavily rely on your charitable donations to help us continue our campaign and provide our resources free of charge. We can provide up to 50 health factsheets but any additional requests will require payment to cover the cost of printing, postage and packaging.  You ...

20/11/2025

Being a carer is hard. There are no set hours and you’re often caring for someone close to you.

Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or friend.

They may not even view themselves as carers. But who looks after you when you’re looking after someone else? All carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish.

Discover more here:

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.

20/11/2025

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease.

Purple Lights for pancreatic cancerPurple Lights for pancreatic cancer is an annual campaign in the UK that takes place duringNovember’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and supports the global awareness initiative,World Pancreatic Cancer Day, taking place on Thursday 20th November 2025. Light up...

19/11/2025

UK Malnutrition Week aims to increase understanding of the dangers, risk factors and signs of malnutrition and dehydration.

Malnutrition is a serious condition that happens when your diet doesn’t contain the right amount of nutrients, affecting millions of people in the UK. There are many factors contributing to this statistic – the rising cost of living, food and energy prices, and social isolation.

Find out how to access help and support. If you’re concerned, please make an appointment with our team.

Find out about treatments for malnutrition, including dietary changes and supplements, feeding tubes, and care and support services. Also, read about treating malnutrition in children.

19/11/2025

This day shines a light on those forever changed by losing someone to su***de.

In the UK, around 6,000 people die by su***de every year – and research shows that around 147 people are affected by every single loss. The grief is deep, complex and long-lasting.

It’s important to know you’re not alone.

https://uksobs.com/

18/11/2025

This Disability History Month, we recognise and celebrate the history, achievements and voices of disabled people – while reflecting on the ongoing fight for equality, inclusion and human rights.

17/11/2025

Trans Awareness Week helps to raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and addresses the issues the community faces.

Show you’re an ally with these few tips:

Respecting pronouns – use an individual’s chosen pronouns
Listening to trans voices – hear and validate
Learn – Spend time understanding more, such as s*x assigned at birth, gender identity, and gender expression

Read this guide on being a trans ally - https://lgbt.foundation/help/a-guide-to-being-a-trans-ally/

14/11/2025

This year, the theme of Anti-Bullying Week is ‘Power for Good’.

Every year, bullying impacts on the lives of so many people, and silence means it carries on. Use your ‘Power for Good’ to speak up and raise awareness when you see bullying, face to face or online.

Help us spread the 'Power for Good' message online! We've created everything you need to help you get involved in Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good on social media.

14/11/2025

Seven in ten people of working age are living with diabetes. The workplace can present many challenges to manage this condition.

This World Diabetes Day, it’s a new opportunity for inclusivity and change at work.

13/11/2025

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment.

If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026.

Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility

12/11/2025

40% of children were bullied over the last year. Bullying can be in person or online, and includes physical, verbal, emotional and discriminatory behaviour (e.g., racist, homophobic, disability-related).

Let’s use our ‘Power for Good’ and stop this harmful behaviour this Anti-Bullying Week.

Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.