Around 10 million people have the condition worldwide. Most people who get Parkinson’s are over 60, but one in ten are under 50. – European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) – World Parkinson’s Day 2021 is a day in which people will come together to discuss both the progress & developments made in Parkinson’s research. It […]
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As we begin to look forward to the end of the lockdown, the Access Card Team has been working hard to prepare for more accessible adventures – It’s safe to say that the news of slowly easing lockdown restrictions has brought music to many of our ears. Whether it’s visiting loved ones or accessing sports […]
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“On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, we will be inviting you to join a new campaign to build a fairer, healthier world.” – World Health Organisation – World Health Day 2021; a day in which people highlight the inequalities that still exist within different healthcare systems worldwide. It is a day for further campaigning […]
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“One in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)” – The World Health Organisation (WHO) – World Autism Awareness Week is a week in which people come together to raise awareness about the condition and to also raise money for different charities that provide support for people with Autism. – Autism and the Access […]
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Around 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day (Epilepsy Society) – so let’s keep raising awareness about the condition 👊 – Purple Day: A day in which people are encouraged to raise more awareness about epilepsy and share information & support to not only help organisations and people already living with the condition, but […]
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“Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FND) is thought to occur in 14-22 cases per 100,000 people.” – National Organisation for Rare Disorders -beb Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FND) Awareness Day is a day in which people come together to raise awareness and share information about the condition and provide support for others. – FND and the […]
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“British Sign Language (BSL) is the preferred language of over 87,000 Deaf people in the UK” – British Deaf Association – This year marks 18 years since BSL was officially recognised as an official language by the UK Government (18th March 2003). Sign Language Week is a week in which people come together to raise […]
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“Over a quarter of UK students (37%) are experiencing their state of mental wellbeing changing for the worse since starting higher education.” – Randstad Solutions Ltd – It is safe to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a large impact on our Mental Health & for university students the lockdowns have brought about additional […]
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Over ‘466 million people’ have a hearing impairment of some kind, worldwide. – The World Health Organisation – World Hearing Day is a day in which people come together to raise awareness around different hearing impairments. People may choose to share their experiences of living with a hearing impairment and offer advice & support to […]
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“One in every 133 babies in the UK is born with a heart condition – over 5,000 babies per year.” – The Children’s Heart Foundation – Today is Wear Red Day; a day in which people come together to raise awareness of congenital heart disease. – What is Congenital Heart Disease? “Congenital heart disease means […]
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