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Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event used to celebrate the deaf community and is dedicated to increasing public awareness of deaf issues, culture, and the contributions and achievements of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is important to make sure your workplace is inclusive of deaf people and people with hearing loss, with 1 in 8 people of working age have hearing loss, which can impact on their communication, productivity and wellbeing. Find out how to support Deaf Awareness Week in the workplace and read the full article within.

Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of mental health and breaking down the stigma associated with mental health issues. Celebrated annually, it emphasises that mental health is just as vital as physical health and promotes understanding and support for those struggling with mental health issues. This is an important opportunity for everyone at work to think about how they consider mental health in their working environment. Find out how to support Mental Health Awareness Week in the workplace and read the full article within.

An individual’s sexual orientation and gender identity should not affect whether they get a job, benefit from development opportunities, or receive a promotion. Everyone deserves the opportunity to use their voice in a safe and inclusive working environment. Pride Month, celebrated every June, is a vibrant and powerful period dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, commemorating the community's history, and advocating for equal rights and visibility. Find out more about Inclusion at work and how to support the LBGQT+ community in the workplace. Read the full article within.