Your wellbeing calendar
Our safeguarding team provide a series of live sessions, webinars, and guides in a variety of wellbeing and diversity areas to help you on your apprenticeship journey. Find out more about these resources in the calendar below.
February
Time to talk day, is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. In this session, you will hear our Safeguarding Team talk through what mental health means for them.
Challenge societal norms, stereotypes, and misconceptions surrounding these issues while providing a platform for survivors to share their stories and find support
Recent studies show that the ratio of males to females identified as being ADHD or autistic (ASC) is 3:1. We explore why this statistic may be flawed and hear about the experience of a panel of female ND talent from QA.
Trigger warning - content may be upsetting to some
Fighting the myths and misunderstandings that surround anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
March
Trigger warning - content may be upsetting to some
March 1st is annual self-harm awareness day, an opportunity to speak with one voice to raise awareness around what is often a very misunderstood topic.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It's also a day to raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights.
Organized by the World Sleep Society, this event aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders.
As part of our neurodiversity awareness sessions, we explored neurodiversity in the workplace, including Access to Work and reasonable adjustments.
April
A guided meditation session with Mindfulness coach Lisa Ellis.
The wellness wheel is a holistic tool used to illustrate various dimensions of wellness, emphasising how different aspects of health and well-being are connected.
Productivity expert Ali Abdaal reveals 10 principles and ideas to manage your time more effectively.
May
June
July
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Increasing awareness of trafficking, including signs of exploitation and victim testimonies.
Tips and advice to help ensure your summer is healthy, enjoyable, and safe.
A guide to domestic abuse issues around the Euro 2024 football tournament.
August
September
10th September 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10 September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
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In this session, we discuss drinking culture and the bizarre taboo of being someone who does not drink.
October
2nd October 2024
October is ADHD Awareness Month.
In this session, some of our QA ND VIPs will give you an insight into their journey to an ADHD diagnosis.
10th October 2024
In this session we explore:
- What is World Homeless Day?
- Homeless statistics
- How we can help at a local level.
9th October 2024
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 7 – 13 October. This year’s theme is “What’s Your Story?” In this session, we will hear from our friends with dyslexia as they explore the challenges and opportunities dyslexia brings.
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10th October 2024 12:30pm
Trigger warning - content may be upsetting to some
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. On this day and throughout the month of October, the Mental Health Strategy Team and system-wide partners carry out a series of events and activities focused on this year's theme, “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”. Join us to on this live session as we share information, guidance and stories related to this key area.
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11th October 2024
In this session we explore:
- What is National Coming Out Day?
- Its importance
- How it began.
18th October 2024 12:30pm
World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. In this session, we will explore the link between hormones, menopause and neurodiversity.
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November
6th November 2024
International Stress Awareness Week 2024 is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about stress, its impact on mental and physical health, and the importance of stress management. This week-long campaign seeks to educate individuals and organizations about stress-related issues and provide resources and strategies for coping with stress in healthy ways. International Stress Awareness Week also encourages open conversations about stress and mental well-being to reduce the stigma surrounding these topics.
13th November 2024
Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about bullying, its impact on individuals, and the importance of preventing bullying in schools, communities, and online spaces. This week-long initiative brings together schools, organizations, parents, and individuals to promote kindness, empathy, and respect, and to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
27th November 2024 12:30pm
British Sign Language (BSL) is the first of preferred language of thousands of Deaf people in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
In this session, we will receive some BSL basics and gain an insight into a day in the life of a Deaf individual.
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December
5th December 2024
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It's used by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
January
13th January 2024
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed annually on January 11th to shine a light on the global issue of human trafficking. It’s a day to raise awareness about the prevalence of modern-day slavery, advocate for the rights of survivors, and work towards eradicating human trafficking in all its forms.
27th January 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place every year on 27 January, and marks the liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
In the years since, this date has become internationally recognised as the day we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of other innocents killed under the Nazi regime. We also take time to remember the lives lost in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur.