Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
16 Mar 2026 What Is Neurodiversity Week? Meaning, Importance and How to Celebrate It
In the last article I drafted about neurodiversity in 2023, I began by saying that we are all different or diverse in many ways. When thinking about neurodiversity, we often associate it with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or dyspraxia. It is often said, and I reiterated in my last article, that this list is not exhaustive. […]
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12 May 2025 Mental Wellbeing Through Community Action: Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
From Monday, 12 May to Sunday, 18 May, Mental Health Awareness Week is scheduled across the United Kingdom. Organised annually by the Mental Health Foundation since 2001, this event aims to spotlight mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote wellbeing through open conversations and community engagement. The main theme for this year is “Community”, highlighting the vital role that supportive networks play in our mental health.
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8 Dec 2023 Clarity is key to ensuring a Joyous Festive Period
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. The Importance of clear Child Arrangements Orders at Christmas Time The festive season is best enjoyed as a time of warmth, laughter, and togetherness, especially for families. Now that Halloween and Fireworks Night are in the rear-view mirror, […]
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16 Jul 2023 International Disabilities Awareness Day 16th July 2023
Recognition that everyone no matter what their ability or disability may be deserves opportunity to live life to the full is what International Disabilities Awareness Day is all about. This day encourages the world to promote awareness and education through various activities such as exhibitions, sports, arts, music and many other activities. These events will […]
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20 Jun 2023 World Refugee Day – 20th June
To mark the World Refugee Day on the 20th June, we interviewed Kathryn Hoyle, Senior Regional Fundraiser for Greater Manchester, and William Nonge, Service Manager Refugee Support North West, both from the British Red Cross. The British Red Cross is the United Kingdom body of the worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network the International Red […]
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14 Jun 2023 Social Mobility Awareness Day 15th June 2023
This awareness day is to support a wider conversation about Social Mobility and how we can encourage action to bring about positive change. The circumstances of birth should not determine a person’s outcome in life. A person should be allowed to move up and down the socio and economic ladder with access to the opportunities […]
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9 Jun 2023 IMD Solicitors has been awarded Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners)
We are thrilled to announce that IMD Solicitors has been awarded Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners) at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards on June 8th, 2023! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, both private and corporate, […]
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19 May 2023 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on 21<sup>st</sup> May 2023
UNESCO leads all United Nation countries to celebrate this event for the promotion of diversity, and intercultural dialogue. The aim is to reflect on the importance of cultural diversity and how it enriches society. This event is also to promote dialogue between different cultures, so the world can work together to achieve important common goals […]
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16 May 2023 Mental Health Awareness week 15th to 21st May – Theme Anxiety
Mental Health Awareness week 15th to 21st May 2023 focuses on anxiety. The aim of this piece is to help you recognise the signs and symptoms of anxiety in yourself and those around you. There are some myths around anxiety which we all need to be aware of. For example, not all anxiety related symptoms […]
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