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World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2014
Every year the Mental Health Foundation celebrates World Mental Health Day. This year they are highlighting Schizophrenia. Worldwide Schizophrenia affects around 26 million people. Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts but it’s actually a word that describes a number of … Continue reading
World Sight Day (9th October) and National Braille Week (6th – 12th October)
National Braille Week is organised by the charity Royal Blind (www.royalblind.org) and coincides with World Sight Day on 9th October 2014. World Sight day aims to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment, with a rolling theme of universal … Continue reading
Backcare Awareness Week 6th – 12th October
This year Backcare Awareness Week is focussing on office workers – ensuring they are aware about taking regular breaks, workstation and seating to suit their requirements and stretches that can help with muscle tension. As a parent carer, however, you … Continue reading
Pituitary Awareness Month – October 2014
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ because it controls several other hormone glands. It sits behind the bridge of the nose, below the base of the brain. Problems with the pituitary gland can cause a … Continue reading
Personal resilience sessions for parents of children with additional needs
Self-help resilience training for parents of children with additional needs Are you feeling isolated and stressed? Would you like to learn new ways of helping YOURSELF to cope with the day to day stresses of life with a child with … Continue reading
Lupus Awareness Month – October 2014
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or ‘lupus’ is a disease that causes inflammation in many different parts of the body. It can involve the skin (causing a rash), the joints (causing arthritis) or even internal organs such as the heart, lungs … Continue reading
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2014 – Ideas for change
World CP Day is a global event designed to gather ideas from people around the world and make the best of those ideas a reality. Post an Idea: Each year people with cerebral palsy, their families and supporters are asked … Continue reading
Cliffe House October Half Term Activities
Cliffe House in Shepley, Huddersfield are running a number of activity sessions during October half term, including: Go Wild Art Activities on Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th October Creepy Cliffe House with Dr Simpo – where you can create your … Continue reading
Inclusive Walks for people with a disability – October dates
This October Experience Community are running some inclusive walks at the following locations: Huddersfield Broad Canal Thursdays 2nd, 16th and 30th October at 11am. Oakwell Hall Country Park Tuesdays 7th and 21st October at 1pm. The cost is £5. For … Continue reading
Motorcycle activity events for young people with a disability – October 2014
Bumpy Motorcycle Activity Centre are running some free activities for young people (aged 8 – 25 years) with additional needs who live in Kirklees. The sessions are taking place on Tuesday 28th October 2014 at various times (see image below). … Continue reading
