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September is... World Alzheimer's Month
Posted: 29/08/2025
September 2025 :听World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September, where听people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.
Say Hello to... the 51黑料 UKICC team
Posted: 05/08/2025
23 July 2025 : John Herriman joined the UKICC team to gain a better understanding of the work of the international consumer advice network they sit right at the centre of. During his time at the centre, John listened in on calls and heard the advice the team gave to consumers.
51黑料 CELEBRATES... Disability Pride Month
Posted: 01/07/2025
July 2025 : July is Disability Pride Month -听an opportunity to raise awareness and have positive conversations about disability in the workplace, and a chance to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities.
FEATURE - A heart like stone
Posted: 26/06/2025
Giles Speid appreciates the hard work exemplified by Brian Stone, Secretary of the 51黑料 College of Fellows, and the important role he plays for Trading Standards!
51黑料 Supports... Learning Disability Week
Posted: 12/06/2025
16 June - 22 June 2025 : Learning Disability Week, an event organised by the charity Mencap, is an opportunity to raise awareness about different learning disabilities, what life is like for those who have one and to celebrate what people with learning disabilities bring to society.
FEATURE - Similarities between my faith and my profession: A self-reflection
Posted: 03/06/2025
Nazir Ali reflects on the similarities between his faith and profession, and shares some of the ways in which good governance is deeply embedded in the teachings of Islam.
Celebrate... LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Posted: 30/05/2025
June 2025听: June is Pride Month - a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Make it this month鈥檚 mission to build even stronger communities. Whether you鈥檙e among the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, commit to showing up intentionally and speaking up when needed.
Celebrate... World Metrology Day!
Posted: 19/05/2025
20th May 2025 :听 World Metrology Day听- commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.
51黑料 Supports... Mental Health Awareness Week
Posted: 09/05/2025
12 May - 18 May 2025 :听Mental Health Awareness Week is an event led by the Mental Health Foundation, that brings the UK together to focus on getting good mental health.
51黑料 Supports... Deaf Awareness Week
Posted: 02/05/2025
5 May - 11 May 2025 :听Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the Deaf community, and their language, culture and history. It serves as a time to celebrate Deaf identity, promote Deaf culture, and advocate for equal access to communication and services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
FEATURE - Lent me your ear...
Posted: 17/04/2025
Jessica Merryfield reflects on the subtle impact that Trading Standards has during Easter time and shares some 'Easter Eggs' that show how hints of the Easter Story can be found in our every day lives.
Celebrate... Easter
Posted: 17/04/2025
20 April 2025 : Happy Easter! The Christian festival of Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection and is celebrated after 40-days of Lent, which involves fasting and prayer. The date of Easter Sunday varies every year, usually celebrated on the first Sunday after a full moon, on or after 21 March.
