Employee Services

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Start Date: 01/09/2023

End Date: 01/09/2023

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Leukaemia UK is raising awareness of the disease and its signs and symptoms; bringing together the leukaemia research community to accelerate progress through life-changing research; and raising money to make sure that the next person diagnosed has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. Blood cancer is the fifth most common and third greatest cancer killer in the UK and Every 16 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every day 27 people are newly diagnosed with leukaemia – a type of blood cancer – and sadly 13 people lose their lives.  Despite decades of progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won’t stop until we change this. Read about our plans this September, and find out how you can get involved in Blood Cancer Awareness Month and join us in stopping leukaemia devastating lives.  Click Here for more Information  

World Dementia/Alzheimer's Month

Start Date: 01/09/2023

End Date: 01/09/2023

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia - it's one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Families affected are often left feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Learn more about what dementia is, the symptoms, risk factors and the different stages. Click Here for more Information or to get Involved.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Start Date: 01/09/2023

End Date: 30/09/2023

Most childhood cancers are the result of DNA changes that happen early in the child’s life, sometimes even before birth. Every time a cell divides into two new cells, it must copy its DNA. This process isn’t perfect, and errors sometimes occur, especially when the cells are growing quickly. Most of the time, these errors can be corrected by the cell. But when the genetic errors are so extensive that the cell cannot function normally, special genes order that the cell die for the good of the body as a whole. When these corrections are not made, or when a diseased cell fails to self-destruct, cell growth and division can begin to break free of their constraints to become cancer cells. Click Here to Get Involved or for More Information

Know Your Numbers Week

Start Date: 04/09/2023

End Date: 10/09/2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week

Start Date: 11/09/2023

End Date: 17/09/2023

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Read below to find out how NRAS was founded, its vision and mission, and the people that work behind-the-scenes. We approach our commitment to all, with empathy, knowledge, professionalism, passion and enthusiasm. We continually strive to achieve the best outcome we can for those supporting and living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The core values which underpin the way that we work are: Help us raise awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis during RA Awareness Week 11th – 17th September 2023.  The theme of RA Awareness Week 2023 is #RAdrain – showing how day-to-day activities can drain your battery when you live with RA. Click Here for More Information or To Get Involved.

Organ Donation Week

Start Date: 18/09/2023

End Date: 24/09/2023

Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this is called living organ donation. However, most organ and tissue donations come from people who have died. Across the UK, more than 1,000 people each year donate a kidney or part of their liver while they are still alive to a relative, friend or someone they do not know. The most commonly donated organ by a living person is a kidney. A healthy person can lead a normal life with only one functioning kidney and therefore they are able to donate the other to help someone in need of a kidney transplant. Part of a liver can also be transplanted from a living donor to help someone in need of a liver transplant. Click Here for More Information or To Get Involved

World Reflexology Week

Start Date: 18/09/2023

End Date: 24/09/2023

Have you ever wondered how reflexology could help you? Then World Reflexology week can be a great time for you to try it.  Reflexology can be so beneficial to both physical and emotional wellbeing and is suitable for most people including  – babies, children, teenagers, supporting conception, maternity, post-natal, menopause, elderly etc. So why not join in one of our events listed below or book a treatment today with an AoR member. World Reflexology Week takes place every year in the last full week in September.  It is about promoting reflexology and raising awareness of reflexology to the public on a global level. Click Here for More Information

National Eye Health Awareness Day

Start Date: 18/09/2023

End Date: 24/09/2023

This year's National Eye Health Week (NEHW) will take place from 18 to 24 September 2023, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.Vision really matters. Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!

• 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable.*
• A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough
• During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.
• For healthy eyes, eat well, don’t smoke and wear eye protection in bright sunlight.

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UK National Inclusion Week

Start Date: 25/09/2023

End Date: 30/09/2023

What is inclusion? Many of us have thought, what is inclusivity? And what does it mean to be truly inclusive? Inclusion is critical to society, and we must all work together to make equal and diverse spaces everywhere we go. This does not mean you have to know everything, but understanding what inclusivity means is a good place to start. At Inclusive Employers, we focus on workplace inclusion. Inclusion is an overarching culture encompassing diversity, equality, and many other aspects of our working lives. It would be naïve to think that by focusing on inclusion, we automatically mitigate the inequalities that exist in the workplace. With inclusion as our objective, we are much more likely to see greater diversity in our workforces, fair treatment of everyone and greater equality of opportunities as outcomes. Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace are crucial to a successful organisation. However, there will inevitably be challenges along the way. Feeling included is a key aspect of human life. Many of us can recall a sense of exclusion: moments when we felt left out; other; different; that we weren’t welcome or weren’t appreciated. Inclusion is the reverse: making people feel welcome; ensuring that it is safe for them to express who they choose to be; demonstrating our appreciation for their input; working collaboratively and showing we care. People spend the majority of their time at work, so it’s critical that they feel safe and respected. The advantages of inclusion and diversity in the workplace are numerous, with main benefits including a large pool of talent, a positive culture, and mutual respect throughout. Click Here for More Information or to Get Involved.

International Week Of Happiness at Work

Start Date: 25/09/2023

End Date: 29/09/2023

Everybody wants to be happy. Also at work. We spend a lot of time at work after all. Plus, when we are happy at work, we are likely to also be happier in the rest of our life. We believe that Happiness at Work should be on the list of top priorities of all organizations, big and small, national and international. That’s why we declared the last week of September, in 2023, 25 – 29, the International Week of Happiness at Work. Join us! Happiness at Work should be a top priority for all companies. Because this is good for employees: when they are happy at work, they are better parents, friends, neighbors, they are more likely to give to charity and do volunteering work. Don’t we all want to have nice neighbors? Yes we do! But also because science and business have shown that happy employees have a huge advantage over unhappy ones. They are more productive, flexible, resilient, creative, make happier customers and work better with their colleagues. Wouldn’t we all want happy employees? Yes, we do. Click Here for More Information or Get Involved.

Cycle To School Week

Start Date: 25/09/2023

End Date: 29/09/2023

Could you use pedal power to get to school? Find out more about Cycle to School Week and how you can get involved. Do you want to save money, get healthier and protect the environment? As well as have lots of fun on the journey to school? Then get involved with Cycle to School Week! This year, Cycle to School Week will take place between Monday 25 – Friday 29 September 2023. With support from our friends at Sustrans, we are celebrating the fun and freedom of an eco-friendly cycle commute, and encourage all families, pupils and teachers to get involved. Click Here for More Information

International Walk to School Month

Start Date: 01/10/2023

October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school.  Whether you're looking for ways for your school to get involved or for free fun activities to do with your children on the journey to school, we've got you covered. Click Here for More Information

Black History Month

Start Date: 01/10/2023

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations. This year, Black History Month will be dedicated to honouring the achievements of black women who are often the forgotten heroines. We want to amplify their voices and challenge the systems that oppress them. Black people have always been at the forefront of social justice movements, fighting against oppression and paving the way for change. However, despite their countless contributions to society, the achievements of black women in particular, have too often been overlooked or forgotten. That is why, this year, we will be celebrating the exceptional achievements of black women. Click Here For More Information

Infection Prevention Control Week

Start Date: 15/10/2023

End Date: 21/10/2023

Infection Preventionists (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping the public safe and healthy. In addition to fighting a global pandemic, the infection prevention and control community is protecting us from surges in healthcare-associated infections, measles outbreaks, flu season, and so many other day-to-day infectious battles. International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), established in 1986, aims to shine a light on infection prevention each and every year. Last year’s IIPW focused on highlighting the past 50 years of infection prevention and looking forward to a bright future. IIPW 2023’s theme is “Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention” which highlights getting back to the basics of infection prevention for everyBODY. Click Here for More Information or to Get Involved.