Month: February 2024

Rare Disease Day raises awareness for the 300 million people living with rare disease around the world and their families and carers. Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. Since its creation…

What is Eating Disorders Awareness Week? Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a week-long campaign that aims to shed light on the complexities of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and others. The event emphasizes the importance of early intervention, access to treatment, and reducing the stigma associated with eating disorders. It provides…

What is the mobile dental service? – A NEW mobile dental service is being launched in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to provide dental care for people experiencing health inequalities. The service has been launched by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight and is being run by Dentaid The Dental Charity for people at…

Children’s Mental Health Week – My Voice Matters 5th February 24 – 11th February 24 Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and well-being. This week-long event aims to promote positive mental health among children and young people, provide resources for parents and…

World Cancer Day held every 4th February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving…

Raynaud’s Awareness Month, observed throughout the month of February, aims to raise awareness about Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that affects blood circulation in extremities such as fingers and toes. What is Raynaud’s Awareness Month? Raynaud’s Awareness Month is an annual campaign designed to shed light on Raynaud’s phenomenon, a vascular disorder that leads to reduced…

The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. We want to showcase the amazing work of LGBT+ staff across the NHS and in other healthcare settings, in providing healthcare, especially during the pandemic. Whilst still shining a light on the history of the LGBT+ community’s…

What is Time to Talk Day? Time to Talk Day is an annual awareness day held at the beginning of February. It’s a day for us all to start a conversation about mental health. Talking about mental health isn’t easy. But a conversation has the power to change lives. Time to Talk Day is run…