Berkshire Observatory – Wokingham
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February marks a number of events which broaden our awareness and celebrate the diverse identities that make up our community. Use the Wokingham Borough Observatory to explore relevant data in our borough. 1 February 2024 is Time To Talk Day and is an occasion for everyone to talk about mental health, while 5-11 February 2024 … Continue reading “Awareness Events in February”
The following awareness events occur in January. Learn about our borough’s communities that are relevant to these events, by accessing data and information available from the Wokingham Borough Observatory. January 2024: Dry January – This is an annual campaign that encourages people to go free from alcohol for a month. The Berkshire West Drug and … Continue reading “Awareness events in January”
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) South East and the South East Local Knowledge and Intelligence Service have published a data pack on inclusion health groups for the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West region. This document is now available via the ‘needs assessments and further resources’ section of the Wokingham Borough Observatory. Inclusion … Continue reading “Inclusion health groups data pack”
Find out more about the diverse identities of our community through these awareness days held in December, using data and information available on the Wokingham Borough Observatory. 3 December 2023: International Day of People with Disabilities – This day is recognised by the United Nations to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support … Continue reading “Awareness events in December”
November is the month for the following awareness days that foster understanding and honour diverse identities within our community. The Wokingham Borough Observatory is a resource for data and information relevant to these events. 2-6 November 2023: International Stress Awareness Week 2023 – There are connections between stress and mental health conditions. The Wokingham Mental … Continue reading “Awareness events in November”
Discover our community identities and broaden awareness by using the Wokingham Borough Observatory for information and data about the events celebrated in October. 3 October 2023: World Habitat Day – This is recognised by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate … Continue reading “Awareness events in October”
The following are some awareness events celebrated in September. You can use the Wokingham Borough Observatory to explore relevant local data. 4-10 September 2023: Know Your Numbers Week – This event encourages adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take action to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Take a look at our Adult and … Continue reading “Awareness events in September”
Find out about awareness days celebrated in August by using data and information on the Wokingham Borough Observatory. 1-7 August 2023: World Breastfeeding Week – Breastfeeding has health benefits for both mother and the baby, and World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year to generate public awareness and support … Continue reading “Awareness events in August”
The Wokingham Borough Observatory can help you explore local data and information that are relevant to these events in July: 28 June to 2 July 2023: Eid al-Adha – This festival is the second and the largest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Look at the Population & Demographics report for information on … Continue reading “Awareness events in July”