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The 9th day of the 9th month is International FASD Day. This is to draw attention to the importance of going alcohol-free for the 9 months of pregnancy. In the UK, we also celebrate September FASD Awareness Month!
This is a whole month dedicated to raising awareness of FASD in the UK, as well as celebrating the amazing day-to-day achievements of awesome people with FASD up and down the country.
As usual, we’ve got loads of exciting things planned for this month, including activities and awareness raising opportunities for you and your loved ones to get stuck into
On the 9th of September 2024, International FASD Awareness Day, National FASD joined with members of the Greater Manchester FASD Network, FASD Greater Manchester, NHS Greater Manchester, the University of Salford, Manchester Council, Drymester and more to hang 660 baby vests across the footbridge in Media City, Salford. These vests highlight the number of babies being born with FASD in Greater Manchester in a given year using the 2% figure from the research by Mccarthy et al 2021. The event was covered by local media and the BBC.
National FASD has released a new report, “Not Commissioned: Systemic Confusion in NHS Services for Alcohol, Pregnancy and FASD.” It’s based on Freedom of Information requests to NHS Integrated Care Boards (England) and Health Boards (Wales) and all NHS Trusts in England and Wales, to see what progress has been made in the improvement of services since NICE Quality Standard 204.
You could:
Join us on the 25th September for a free, virtual, discussion-led event for caregivers of young people with FASD!
During this session, we aim to help give you the tips and resources you need to effectively advocate for your child’s needs, and to get your family’s story heard, including an all-new, printable booklet that you can give to people like teachers or doctors to help them understand your situation and needs.
You’ll also be given the chance to participate in a live Q & A with one of the UK’s leading FASD professionals!
If you’d like to learn more how you can do some extra awareness raising, we have several pages loaded with resources and information that can help you do just that. Whether you want to dig deep and take on a bigger project or maybe just give someone some quick facts – there are lots of options here for you.
Show your awareness raising efforts loud and proud with the FASD Awareness Month logo and the #FASDGiveMe5 logo from National FASD and our friends in the FASD UK Alliance! Download and use as you like.
We have a whole selection of merch and resources available on the National FASD store, including #FASDGiveMe5 t-shirts!
Disclaimer: Due to ongoing postal delays, and external suppliers we cannot guarantee when Awareness Month merch orders placed now will arrive.
The National Organisation for FASD, The Priory, High Street
Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 9AL
England
Helpline: 0208 458 5951
