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22/05/2026

World Pre-eclampsia Day, 22nd May

Pre-eclampsia is caused by a defect in the placenta, which forms the link between mother and baby. Worldwide, nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies lose their lives each year to pre-eclampsia and related disorders during pregnancy.

Symptom recognition, and a swift response from healthcare workers is vitally important to reduce the risk of serious illness and death.

You can find out more about pre-eclampsia and visit a link to a special webinar for World Pre-Eclampsia Day at https://action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk/world-pre-eclampsia-day/

21/05/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 21st May

Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion.

There are more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities and impairments, and many of them struggle to interact with digital systems due to issues such as poor design, complex language, no alt text or captioning, and navigation difficulties.

You can get involved in raising awareness by hosting or attending one of the many events, and find out more about how you can make your own digital pages more accessible at: https://accessibility.day

20/05/2026

International Human Resources Day, 20th May

On International Human Resources Day, HR professionals come together to celebrate their profession and its positive impact on people and organisations. Throughout May, there are many events taking place, giving HR professionals the chance to learn, connect, and share best practices. Topics include mental health, leadership in times of change, and the future of remote work.

There are lots of ideas for the ways individuals and organisations can get involved on the website: https://internationalhrday.org

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

Dementia Action Week, 18th–24th May

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and is caused by different diseases that damage the brain and get worse over time. The symptoms include:
memory loss
confusion and needing help with daily tasks
problems with language and understanding
changes in behaviour
Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign which brings people and organisations together to raise awareness and hope for quicker diagnosis and better treatments in the future. Everyone is encouraged to wear the forget-me-not badge and share the stories that lie behind the flower badge, of lives devastated by dementia. Visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week to find out more and get involved.

18/05/2026

Learning at Work Week, 18th–24th May

Learning at Work Week is an event designed to build learning cultures at work and highlight the importance and benefits of continual learning and development.

Campaign for Learning provide resources, activities and ideas to help employers in any workplace run events, to help to raise awareness and engagement with learning opportunities in the workplace to benefit everybody.

There are lots of free resources and activity ideas to get your organisation started on the website: https://www.learningatworkweek.com/...spx?hkey=85e15104-acd9-447e-9785-75173eda280e

17/05/2026

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17th May

IDAHOBIT is a global moment for collective action, awareness, solidarity, and visibility, bringing together individuals, organisations, and governments under a shared global theme to raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ people, and to advocate for policies and laws that protect their rights.

IDAHOBIT is currently celebrated in 155 countries and territories, including 35 where consensual same-sex acts are illegal. Communities in different places can organise their own initiatives while contributing to a shared global impact.

You can get involved at https://may17.org/idahobit/

15/05/2026

REDS4VEDS, 15th May

Vascular EDS is a rare and life-threatening type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which affects tissues, arteries and internal organs, making them extremely fragile, and people with this syndrome are at risk of sudden arterial or organ rupture. Because it is rare, affecting only 1 in 90,000 people, many health professionals will not have seen someone with this diagnosis.

On REDS4VEDS Day, we are invited to raise awareness of this condition, and you can join in! Wear red, take a photo, and share it on your socials using . Find out more at https://www.reds4veds.org

13/05/2026

National Weaning Week, 13th–17th May

New parents can find themselves overwhelmed with information from multiple sources about weaning their baby onto solid foods alongside milk, but the information is often conflicting and not always helpful when trying to make a decision.

National Weaning Week aims to provide families with support, advice and help around weaning. There are lots of ways to get involved, on social media, by talking to other parents, trying out a new recipe or joining a workshop. Find out more about weaning and join in the fun on Weaning World’s website: https://weaningworld.com

13/05/2026

National Day for Staff Networks, 13th May

The National Day for Staff Networks aims to highlight how staff networks support colleagues, influence policy, strengthen belonging and drive organisational change.

This year’s theme is . It focuses on collective action – bringing together staff networks and leaders to challenge inequality, amplify diverse voices, and create meaningful, lasting change.

You can find out how your organisation can get involved, and download a celebration pack at https://www.nationaldayforstaffnetworks.co.uk/2026

12/05/2026

World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, 12th May

Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes pain and fatigue. There are approximately three million suffers across the UK, but there is very little awareness of, or research into the condition, and the actual cause of fibromyalgia has not yet been found. You can find the symptoms here: https://www.fibroawarenessuk.org/support-group/about-fibromyalgia/

The latest research aims to find out more about the causes and possible treatments and to support sufferers to have the best quality of life possible. Learn more at: https://www.fibroawarenessuk.org