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Reserves Day – 25 June 2025

Reserves Day – 25 June 2025

Armed Forces Week in 2025 will take place 23 June to 28 June, with Reserves Day being celebrated on 25 June and Armed Forces Day on 28 June. Reserves Day is a day dedicated to recognising and honouring the valuable contribution of the UK’s Reserve Forces. Reservists...

UK Learning Disability Week 2025

UK Learning Disability Week 2025

It's UK Learning Disability Week, taking place every year during the third week of June, and this year it's running from 17 to 23 June! The theme this year is "Do you see me?", which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. The aim...

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Lynne Dawson: World Blood Donor Day 2025

Lynne Dawson: World Blood Donor Day 2025

"Every year on 14 June, the world marks World Blood Donor Day, a special occasion to recognise the life saving gift that blood provides every day.  This year, I want to share my personal story and why giving blood means so much to me and hopefully I can inspire...

Antonia Knifton: Pride Month 2025

Antonia Knifton: Pride Month 2025

Antonia Knifton, Engagement and Experience Senior Adviser and Co-Chair for NECS Inclusion Network, shares her personal experience regarding Pride Month which takes place each June"This month, alongside other public sector organisations, colleagues from across the...