"Equality and Diversity" is a concept and a set of principles aimed at promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances.
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It’s Loneliness Awareness Week! When it comes to our health, other people matter. Research indicates prolonged loneliness and isolation can increase the risk of premature death by around 30%.* Contrary to popular belief, it is not just older people who struggle with loneliness.* Loneliness has many faces and most of us will experience it at […]
This year’s Deaf Awareness Week is here! There are around 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 people with severe or profound hearing loss.* This week is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and deafness across the UK, how to help people living with hearing loss, […]
With Easter on its way many people are swept up in springtime traditions such egg hunts and Easter bonnets. Alongside this there is of course the ‘Easter Bunny’. With rabbits being one of the most popular pets within the UK it can frequently be a time of year where rabbit sales soar, however did you […]
In the UK we’re lucky to have access to the NHS; however this privilege doesn’t extend across the globe. It’s estimated that at least half of the people in the world do not receive the health care services they need. That’s why this year’s World Health Day campaign focuses on universal health coverage and ensuring […]
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, an annual, internationally recognised day to help raise awareness of autism and celebrate the achievements and talents of people living with the condition. Read on to find out more about autism… What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. […]
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! On this day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws. Proclaiming the day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Although we have come a long […]
It’s well-known that Britain are a nation of animal lovers, but could our furry friends be having a bigger impact on our happiness than we know? Studies are now suggesting that not only can owning pets increase our happiness, but improve our well-being! Take a look below at just some of the ways pets can […]
Self-injury affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, career, or personal strength; and it’s much more common than many people realise. The UK has the highest self-injury rate of any country in Europe with estimates of 400 in 100,000 people self-harm. What’s more – these figures are likely to […]
Valentine’s Day is here, and with romance in the air there’s no better time to start thinking about your sexual health! Sexual health is an essential part of your emotional and social well being, so there’s no need to feel awkward or shy away from talking about it. It’s just as important as your physical […]
February marks LGBT History Month It’s crucial that as a society we remember the struggles of those who have fought to give us the lives we have today. This LGBT history month we want to take the time to reflect on events that, over the years, have brought about growth and acceptance. Read on to […]