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World Autism Awareness Day 2011 Message by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
World Autism Awareness Day 2011 – Message by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
01 April 2011
The number of children and people with autistic conditions continues to rise – in every nation and in every racial, ethnic and social group. Although the recognition of autistic conditions among the scientific, health and care communities is improving, public awareness remains low. The annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day thus takes on ever greater importance as an opportunity to mobilize for action and assistance.
Digital Campaign of the Week: Beating Bowel Cancer
By Gemma O’Reilly , Third Sector Online, 31 March 2011
The Bottom Line
The bowel cancer charity aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of the illness
What is it?
The Bottom Line campaign is launched today to coincide with Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Beating Bowel Cancer has filmed a three-minute video that shows a man discovering he has the symptoms of bowel cancer. The screen then splits into two and shows alternative outcomes: one in which he goes to the doctor and has treatment; another in which he ignores the symptoms and ends up in hospital.
Helpful course for carers in Chard
CHARD: Support for carers in Chard
CHARD Carers Support Group have just finished a four week course at the Springmead Surgery giving them a certification from St John Ambulance in dementia, memory loss and stress management.
They had a special visit from Ross Young, chief executive officer of St John Ambulance, Somerset, who presented them with their certificates. The carers support programme periodically offers courses to the group, including first aid, as well as offering important information.
