Calendar 2024

February


Rare Disease Day
Feb
29

Rare Disease Day

Did you know that there are heaps of rare epilepsies?! Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Feb
26
to 3 Mar

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

People with an epilepsy are far more likely to experience mental health issues, of which eating disorders are a type. Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and to engage in efforts to provide hope and to engage support for  individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

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World Encephalitis Day
Feb
22

World Encephalitis Day

World Encephalitis Day 2024 on Thursday, the 22nd of February, is the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain and commonly causes seizures & epilepsy.

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International Angelman Day
Feb
15
to 29 Feb

International Angelman Day

International Angelman Day (IAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness of Angelman Syndrome globally.! Two AS parents started IAD in 2012 and engaged 31 Angelman syndrome organisations worldwide to join their efforts.

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Sexual Health Week
Feb
12
to 16 Feb

Sexual Health Week

People with an epilepsy are far more likely to experience sexual health challenges - which they deserve to be addressed! Sexual Health Week is Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights’ signature public health campaign to raising awareness on key issues in sexual health, education, and health care.

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Children’s Mental Health Week
Feb
5
to 11 Feb

Children’s Mental Health Week

Join us for Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 to help give a voice to children and young people across the UK. Mental health illnesses are very common amongst children with an epilepsy and amongst the rest of their family.

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Time To Talk Day
Feb
1

Time To Talk Day

Time to Talk Day is the UK’s biggest, annual mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. People with an epilepsy are much more likely to experience mental health conditions like anxiety and depression…

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