by WRA Admin | Aug 31, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, Uncategorised, WRA Blog
During September we focus on the impact of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. When a pregnant woman drinks, it passes from the blood through the placenta and onto the baby. Babies aren’t able to process alcohol in the same way an adult can and their livers are...
by WRA Admin | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorised
International Youth Day is an annual awareness event co-ordinated by the United Nations, designed to draw attention to issues which effect young people. Each year the theme changes, but at the White Ribbon Association we focus on one key issue which impacts...
by WRA Admin | Jun 30, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
For many people, we are approaching the time of year they look forward to the most; the summer holidays. If you are fortunate enough to be going away, whether it’s abroad or a staycation in the U.K, our July campaign topic offers some useful advice on how you can make...
by WRA Admin | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorised
Psychoactive drugs such as Spice and Black Mamba have been prevalent for some time. These artificially manufactured drugs were previously classed as ‘legal highs’ and were openly and readily available to purchase online or even from high street shops. Since the...
by WRA Admin | May 3, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
Throughout May the White Ribbon Association supports two very important international health days: World No Tobacco Day and World Asthma Day. We combine the two events to highlight the importance of stopping smoking and the many benefits of quitting. There are...