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01/04/2026

Stress is not always a ‘bad’ thing. However, when we experience stress in our workplace or everyday lives, it can affect our ability to function, and long-term stress can damage our health.

Workplace stress is reaching record levels worldwide, so Stress Awareness Month gives organisations a chance to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and actively support employee wellbeing before issues escalate.

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What is Stress Awareness Month? Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. The Stress Management Society, a nonprofit organisation established in 2003, has been championing t...

31/03/2026

📣 Together we can raise awareness of ovarian cancer in Kent and Medway

Every year, around 250 women in Kent and Medway are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly can help improve early diagnosis.

Across the UK, about 21 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day.

Many women don’t realise that ovarian cancer symptoms can include everyday issues like bloating or feeling full quickly. If symptoms are new, persistent, and happening most days, it’s important to seek medical advice.

Talking openly about symptoms and sharing reliable information can help more women get the support they need.

💙 Let’s work together to increase awareness and encourage earlier conversations with healthcare professionals.

31/03/2026

The International Trans Day of Visibility aims to shed light on the struggles that transgender and non-binary people face on a daily basis. Hate crime is prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s time to put a stop to it.

Educating, sharing and advocating for equality, acceptance and inclusion is an important part of Trans Day of Visibility. Add your voice

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by uplifting trans voices, raising awareness, advocating for equality, and supporting inclusivity!

30/03/2026

On International Trans Day of Visibility, it’s a good time to share a reminder of why pronouns are so important. They’re an important part of self-identity.

Respecting people’s chosen names and pronouns is a simple yet powerful act of allyship. Include pronouns in your email signatures and social media profiles to normalise their usage.

If you’re unsure, simply ask politely what someone’s preferred pronouns are.

This resource has been created to educate and spread awareness in support of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, service users, and wider community.

29/03/2026

In Kent and Medway, around 250 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Awareness of symptoms can help women seek help earlier and improve outcomes.

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be easy to miss because they are often similar to everyday digestive problems. But if symptoms are persistent and happen frequently, it’s important to speak to a GP.

Look out for:
• Persistent bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite
• Needing to urinate more often

If these symptoms last more than 2–3 weeks, don’t ignore them. Getting checked early could make all the difference.

Please help spread awareness across Kent and Medway by sharing this post.

28/03/2026

Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer affecting women in the UK.

Here in Kent and Medway, around 250 women receive this diagnosis every year.

Many symptoms can be mistaken for everyday conditions, which is why awareness is so important.

Remember the key symptoms:
✔ Persistent bloating
✔ Tummy pain or discomfort
✔ Feeling full quickly
✔ Needing to urinate more often

If these symptoms are new, frequent, and persistent, contact your GP.

💙 Sharing this post could help someone recognise the signs earlier.

27/03/2026

On World Obesity Day, we’re taking steps to reduce the prevalence of weight concerns and the associated long-term health risks.

If you’re suffering with diabetes, hypertension or both, you can take part in this online weight management programme:

NHS England » The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

26/03/2026

Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people, with 80 people diagnosed every day. Every March, Purple Day aims to raise awareness and show you’re not alone, whether you’re a sufferer, carer or if epilepsy touches your life in some way.

Get involved!

Wear purple, organise fundraising events and donate your time and money on 26th March for this international epilepsy awareness day.

26/03/2026

Social prescribing is a service to help boost wellbeing by linking you into local support networks or services, as part of an overall approach to individual care.

Today, we’re celebrating the importance of everyone who helps to improve our community’s health.

Social Prescribing Day

25/03/2026

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder that can affect anyone, at any age.

Many people face severe, life-changing symptoms, yet access to specialist care across the UK remains limited.

Causes, progression and treatments are unknown. If you’re suffering, reach out as support can help you feel you’re not alone.

FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder in the UK.

24/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration Week celebrates the importance of food and drink in maintaining health and wellbeing in patients.

While it’s always important to eat a healthy diet, if you’re post operative or convalescing, it’s vital for healing to ensure that you’re eating the right type of foods.

Physiotherapy and surgery aren't the only remedies for injury. Adapting your diet can help support a faster recovery too. Shirley Ward explains.

23/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put this terrible disease in the spotlight and help raise its profile. Over 7,000 women are diagnosed every year, with two-thirds at a late stage when it’s harder to treat.

Let’s help to raise awareness of the symptoms and improve survival rates. If you have any concerns, or any symptoms, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your GP today.

Watch this video to discover more:

At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovar...