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Carers Week -is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. The theme for 2024 is ‘Recognising and supporting carers in the community’. https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-week/

Gypsy, traveller and Roma Month – celebrates the richness that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities bring to peoples everyday lives here in the UK, and the many and varied contributions they have made to British Society. The theme for 2024 is “Weaving Journeys: A celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller lives, histories and cultures“

National Volunteer week – to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and to say thank you! The theme for 2024 is the #CelebrateService. https://volunteersweek.org/about-volunteers-week/

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development – A day to celebrate cultural diversity and to encourage dialogue that leads to better mutual understanding and cooperation.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia – A day to rally against LGBTQ+ discrimination and promote a more inclusive and accepting world.

Mental Health Awareness Week -is to improve public understanding of mental health and what can help prevent poor mental health. The theme for 2024 is yet to be announced. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

National Day of Staff Networks – is the world’s only nationwide day dedicated to recognising networks/resource groups and the incredible value they add to the workplace. https://www.nationaldayforstaffnetworks.co.uk/