Upcoming Awareness Days and Events
Men’s Health Awareness Week
Organised by the Men's Health Forum, this year's primary campaign focuses on men and pharmacy, aiming to improve men's engagement with local pharmacies to better manage their physical and mental wellbeing.
Learning Disability Week
Organised by the charity Mencap, this annual event aims to raise awareness, challenge barriers, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people living with learning disabilities.
Neurodiversity Pride Day
On this day, we honour the beauty of every neurodivergent mind. It’s a day to embrace who we are, celebrate our unique strengths, and stand together in pride, solidarity, and self-acceptance.
World Wellbeing Week
A global awareness week focused on promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace and wider society.
National Inclusion Week 2026
The official theme for 2026 is "Break Barriers. Navigate Change.". This theme recognises the shifting expectations, tighter budgets, and scrutiny many HR and inclusion teams currently face. It is designed to act as a reminder that progress can still be made by continuously listening, adapting, and taking action even when the path is uncertain.
ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month is held every October. It is an annual global campaign dedicated to destigmatizing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dismantling common myths, and educating the public about the diverse, lifelong realities of the condition
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and mobilize efforts in support of emotional and psychological well-being. Led internationally by the World Health Organization (WHO), the day serves to fight stigma and advocate for accessible mental health care.
World Homeless Day
This international day serves as a platform to celebrate good works, benchmark progress, advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness.
World Homeless Day also aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November.
It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs.
It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Singapore observed the day for the first time in 2009. Italy and India also observed the day.
In the UK, it is fronted by David Jamilly, who co-founded Kindness Day UK with Louise Burfitt-Dons.
International Men’s Day
International Men's Day is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on 19 November. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day are set out in "All the Six Pillars of International Men's Day".
World Children's Day
Led by UNICEF, the day serves as a global moment of action for and by children. It is dedicated to promoting international togetherness, raising awareness about children's welfare, and advocating for the fundamental rights of every child to health, education, and protection from harm.
International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women
The official global theme for the 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against Women and Girls"
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is an annual global observance held on December 3rd to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of disabled people.
Social Mobility Awareness Day
Social Mobility Awareness Day takes place annually on the 11th of June. It is a UK-focused initiative designed to highlight the importance of socio-economic diversity and encourage individuals and businesses to create equal opportunities for people from all backgrounds to succeed
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month in the UK. Watch this space for further details of our plans.
Work Untangled - Cohort 3
Written and delivered by neurodivergent professionals from the worlds of business, education, recruitment and HR, Work Untangled is a brand new training programme designed to help neurodivergent people to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the world of work. The course runs online for 4 hours per week over 6 weeks, and will usually cost £250 per person.
For a limited time, we are offering places for our next two courses completely FREE of charge, and all that we ask of everyone taking part is their commitment to attending each session, completing some simple questions to help us measure progress, and feedback as the course progresses.
Please click HERE for further information or to fund a place for someone within your organisation.
Work Untangled - Cohort 2
Written and delivered by neurodivergent professionals from the worlds of business, education, recruitment and HR, Work Untangled is a brand new training programme designed to help neurodivergent people to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the world of work. The course runs online for 4 hours per week over 6 weeks, and will usually cost £250 per person.
For a limited time, we are offering places for our next two courses completely FREE of charge, and all that we ask of everyone taking part is their commitment to attending each session, completing some simple questions to help us measure progress, and feedback as the course progresses.
Please click HERE for further information or to fund a place for someone within your organisation.
Work Untangled - Cohort 1
Written and delivered by neurodivergent professionals from the worlds of business, education, recruitment and HR, Work Untangled is a brand new training programme designed to help neurodivergent people to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the world of work. The course runs online for 2 hours per week over 12 weeks, and will usually cost £250 per person.
For a limited time, we are offering places for our two classes starting in January completely FREE of charge, and all that we ask of everyone taking part is their commitment to attending each session, completing some simple questions to help us measure progress, and feedback as the course progresses.
Please click HERE for further information or to fund a place for someone within your organisation.