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 | 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 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...
by WRA Admin | Apr 10, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
April Campaign: World Health Day: Focus on depression The focus of this year’s World Health Day is mental health, specifically encouraging conversations about depression. In the UK, 1 in 4 people have a mental health problem each year*, so it is vital that we...
by WRA Admin | Feb 28, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
March Campaign: No Smoking Day During March, the White Ribbon Association supports the No Smoking Day campaign; an annual event co-ordinated by GASP. Smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death*, and while the Government are taking steps to...
by WRA Admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
February Campaign: Money Management Throughout February we focus on the importance of money management, and the influence gambling can have on our finances. Gambling has become an incredibly accessible activity, particularly with the growing popularity...
