Resources

Disability Pride Month, celebrated each July, recognises the history, achievements, and contributions of disabled people, while challenging stigma and promoting inclusion. As the most local level of government, parish and town councils can use this month to advocate for their residents with disabilities and ensure an inclusive environment in their towns and parishes.

Parish and town councils can use Loneliness Awareness Week to reset and strengthen their approach to tackling loneliness.

Dementia Friendly Parishes Around the Yealm explore how they work with parish and town councils and how they are marking Dementia Action Week.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we explore how parish and town councils can continue supporting their staff and communities.

Nantwich Town Council mark Community Gardens Week by celebrating their dedicated volunteers and vibrant community gardens.

RiTA exists to raise the status of rural domestic abuse and VAWG/C, influence policy, and support practical, place-based solutions.

Time to Talk Day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation, encouraging all of us to come together to talk, listen and reduce stigma.

A rapidly growing ageing population presents both an opportunity and a need for town and parish councils to help shape communities that better serve older people.

We've partnered with the Centre for Ageing Better to create a practical guide to help parish and town councils create age-friendly places.

Forces in Mind Trust takes a deep dive into its report, exploring how parish and town councils can play a vital role in upholding the Armed Forces Covenant.

This White Ribbon Day, we are encouraging more parish and town councils to get involved with the White Ribbon movement.

Discover how Breaking Barriers Innovations is transforming local futures through collaboration, action and ambition.

For Dementia Action Week, we highlight the incredible impact that grassroots initiatives can have on people living with dementia and their families.

For Mental Health Awareness Week we look at the health and welling of councillors, clerks and council staff in parish and town councils.

Over 630,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. That is 1 in 100. Epilepsy Society help us dispell some common myths.

Ben shares his powerful journey of recovery after accessing support through the Mendos service.