Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people, causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason. radld.org/dld-awarenes...

World Trauma Day Together, we acknowledge pain, promote healing, and inspire hope for a better future. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-t...

Celebrating Diversity and Resilience. Every member of Chelsea Without Barriers brings strength, passion, and pride to our club. Together we’ve faced barriers, and broken them. This week, we celebrate our resilience and unity. 💙 Tell us: what does inclusion mean to you?

World Values Day. Values are a vital part of individuals, families, and society at large. World Values Day seeks to encourage people to unite over their common values, especially in this world that has felt more and more divided. www.worldvaluesday.com

An estimated one billion people in the world suffer from spinal pain, and the spine is the largest single cause of disability on the planet. World Spine Day seeks to promote effective prevention and management of the spine, encouraging people to be kind to their spines! www.worldspineday.org

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Being an ally starts with listening, learning, and using respectful language. Avoid assumptions about disability, just ask, never guess. Inclusion grows when empathy leads the way. 💬 Try this: “How can I support you best?” Share this to inspire others to be better allies.

Global Ethics Day. With the purpose of empowering ethics as a force for good, Global Ethics Day offers plenty of opportunities for engaging with ethics as an active process for people to improve their lives and build better communities.

Two Premier League away games have been moved for TV coverage. Leeds United vs Chelsea, Wednesday 3rd December. Kick off at 20:15 Newcastle United vs Chelsea, Saturday 20th December. Kick off at 12:30.

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Rett syndrome is a rare and devastating neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts nearly every aspect of an individual’s life, including their ability to speak, walk, eat, and even breathe. www.rettsyndrome.org

How to Report Hate Crimes Reporting hate crimes makes football safer for everyone. Whether it happens online or at a match, every report counts. 📍 Report directly to police via 101 (or 999 in emergencies). 📧 Chelsea FC: 88777 or 07894 93 77 93 Let’s make sure hate never wins.

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Chelsea will kick off our Premier League International Cup campaign this weekend by hosting Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday, 18 October, at 2pm. www.chelseafc.com/en/news/arti...

Commentary & announcing one-day training course delivered by Alan March Sport Nottingham, 22nd November Learn the craft of commentary & the art of announcing from one of the world's leading voices, AMS founder, Alan March @alanmarchsport.bsky.social www.alanmarchsport.com/ams-commentary-training

Learning disabilities impact millions across the world, both children & adults, in different sorts of context. Learning Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to increase public knowledge while improving interventions & providing support to those impacted. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/learnin...

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy is when someone who has epilepsy suddenly & prematurely dies with no other cause of death being found. Around 50 million people in the world have the illness, this makes it one of the most common neurological diseases in the world. sudep.org/events/sudep...

Safe Bystander Intervention. When you witness hate, don’t stay silent, your voice matters. You can: distract (change the subject), delegate (alert stewards or security), or document (if safe). Supporting a victim shows them they’re not alone

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World Thrombosis Day helps people understand a serious health danger that often goes unnoticed—blood clots. These clots can block blood flow in the body and lead to conditions like deep vein thrombosis or lung blockages. In some cases, they can trigger strokes or heart attacks.

Recognising Subtle Hate-Based Behaviour. Not all hate is shouted, sometimes it’s whispered, joked, or posted online. Mocking accessibility needs or using ableist language counts as discrimination. If it makes someone feel lesser, it’s not banter, it’s bias. 🧠 Think before you post or speak.

Haemophilia is a rare condition that affects the way your blood clots, meaning you bleed more easily than other people. It cannot usually be cured, but treatment can help control your symptoms. www.nhs.uk/conditions/h...

October 12, World Arthritis Day, was established in 1996 to raise global awareness of arthritis. www.arthritis.org/about-arthri...

The Impact of Hate Crimes on People with Disabilities Hate crimes can leave lasting scars, emotionally, mentally, and socially. They silence voices and isolate fans who simply want to belong. At Chelsea Without Barriers, we say: you are not alone. We stand together against hate in all forms.

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Watch the Legends event live on the Chelsea YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/live/r9UmG34...

We are supporting National Hate Crime Week, alongside Chelsea Pride. What Is A Hate Crime and Why It Matters To Disabled Fans. Hate crimes aren’t just words, they’re attacks on who we are. Disabled fans deserve to enjoy football safely, without fear or discrimination.

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-h...

Dyspraxia manifests itself in a variety of ways, including difficulty coordinating, concentration, memory, irritability, posture, thought processing, speech & language & more. This condition is often associated with neuro-developmental difficulties in children but can be diagnosed later in life.

Today, we pause the noise and listen really listen. Mental health matters in football and beyond. Be kind, be present, be there for one another. 💙💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay | #MentalHealth | #WhoeverYouMayBe

World Inclusion Day. World Inclusion Day is a day dedicated people of all abilities, backgrounds, age, race, religion, gender, etc. being accepted, welcomed, and treated equally. www.daysoftheyear.com/days/inclusi...

To mark World Sight Day, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador for IAPB, has presented celebrated England Women and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton with a ‘Love Your Eyes Special Recognition Award’.

World Mental Health Day - 10th October. World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. www.who.int/campaigns/wo... www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

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October is International Blindness Awareness Month. www.who.int/news-room/fa...

World Sight Day - 9th October. Everyone has an eye health story. Whether you're a glasses wearer, caregiver, or eye health professional, share your unique perspective into why everyone should love their eyes. Real people, real stories & real reasons to #LoveYourEyes. www.iapb.world/world_sight_...

The 3D seat finder shows the view from any seat at Stamford Bridge. www.chelseafc.com/en/seating-p...

Global Diversity Awareness Month. 5 core values of EDI: • Promote a culture of respect & inclusion. • Advocate for fan rights. • Educate fans on the importance of diversity & inclusion. • Encourage fans to be allies for one another. • Manage diversity & inclusion with sensitivity and respect.

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Plasma is the part of your blood that carries platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells around the body. Plasma can be used to treat over 50 diseases www.blood.co.uk/plasma/what-...

AIDS Awareness Month is a time for remembrance, reflection, and action. We remember the millions of lives lost to AIDS, reflecting on the progress we have made. www.who.int/news-room/fa...

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October 7th is Bone Marrow Awareness Day. Bone marrow is spongy tissue in the middle of certain bones. Most blood cells are made in your bone marrow. This process is called haemopoiesis. www.leukaemia.org.au/blood-cancer...

Back pain is a widespread issue. It’s not only an uncomfortable reality for older adults. Rather, it impacts people across most age groups. www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/our...

October 6th is Dysgraphia Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness, sharing resources, and offering assistance to individuals with dysgraphia and their families. October is also Dysgraphia Awareness Month and Learning Disability Awareness Month. www.hft.org.uk/resources-an...

October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Show your support for Cerebral Palsy Awareness by wearing green and being seen! www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/blog/world-c...

An all-North West Chelsea weekend concludes with a lunchtime #PL2 trip to Burnley for a #CFCDev side looking to end a recent run of defeats.

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Down syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause. Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome. ds-int.org ds-int.org/get-a-copy-o...