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World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on 28th July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. There are 5 types of hepatitis viruses – A, B, C, D and E. All hepatitis viruses can cause acute infection…

There are over 500,000 cases and 200,000 head and neck cancer related deaths globally each year. With greater awareness of the signs and symptoms to look out for some of these cases are preventable. The International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies is working hard to showcase the importance of knowing all about these…

Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24 July (24/7) so we’re raising awareness throughout July, to let people know that they can talk to us, day or night, 24/7. Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland hold local events to raise awareness that Samaritans are here to listen to anyone who’s struggling…

Here’s what takes place during the Tailored Remote Programmes, for people who: need BSL; have a visual impairment; need language support; or are women with previous gestational diabetes. Sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams with BSL interpreters present. TAILORED TO SPECIFIC GROUPS – All sessions content is tailored to each group and delivered by…

Sarcoma Awareness Month runs for the whole of July. The prognosis for the UK’s sarcoma patients has changed little over the past 40 years. Late diagnosis is the key factor. Enough is enough; it’s time for action, and this Sarcoma Awareness Month, Sarcoma UK are setting out what they intend to do to get people…

Group B Step Awareness Month 2024 will run through out July. Knowing about group B Strep when you’re pregnant or in the early weeks after birth can make a massive difference – most group B Strep infections in new born babies can be prevented, and early treatment can and does save lives. So often, many…

Alcohol Awareness Week is managed and hosted by Alcohol change UK. What is Alcohol Awareness Week? – Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. When is Alcohol Awareness Week? – 1st to 7th July 2024 About the theme…

Wellbeing World organises World Wellbeing Week each year. The awareness week celebrates all areas of wellbeing, ‘From meaningful and purposeful work to financial security, physical, mental, and emotional health, social resilience, empathic corporate and civic leadership, community relations, and environmental care.’ We wholeheartedly agree that wellbeing incorporates a range of diverse dimensions. This is why…

Cancer & Pregnancy Awareness Week is 24th – 28th June 2024 Cancer symptoms can be masked by the natural changes a body goes through while pregnant or after a birth. Body awareness can empower you, or someone you know or love, to notice concerning changes early and give you the confidence to report them to…

Love your lungs week is celebrated from the 21st to the 27th June and is used to raise awareness about the health of our lungs and what can be done to keep them as healthy as possible and avoid damaging them. One of the ways in which you can show you lungs some love is…

For some, kick-off is only just getting started. Domestic abuse increases during major sporting events, particularly football match days. Support is available for anyone. Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line: 03300 165 112 The Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is a group of local services and agencies in Hampshire working together to provide help and support for:…

This year World Continence Week 2024 will, as always, take place in the third week of June 17-23 June 2024 World Continence Week (WCW) is a health campaign run by the World Federation For Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP) to raise awareness of incontinence related issues. This year it takes place from the 17th –…

What is Learning Disability Week? – Each year, the third week of June is Learning Disability Week. It is when we make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme for this year’s Learning Disability Week is “Do you see me?”. “Do you see me?” is about…

Going for your cervical screening isn’t always easy, and everyone’s experience is different. So many changes in life, from big milestones to how we feel day-to-day, can have an impact. This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we’re sharing different experiences from women and other people with a cervix: screening after giving birth, after menopause, after transitioning,…

20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors! Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. A blood service that gives patients…

The Men’s Health Forum organises Men’s Health Week each year. The week aims to raise awareness of men’s health and to encourage all men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing. We believe that there is no health without mental health, and we wholeheartedly advocate for everyone seeking help…

Diabetes Week is a week to make some noise, raise awareness and shout about the things that matter to people with diabetes, shining a light on what it’s like to live with day in, day out. This year, we want to talk about the health checks you need when you have diabetes. We know life…

WHEN IS HEALTHY EATING WEEK? Healthy Eating Week will be running from Monday 10th June to Friday 14th June 2024. Healthy Eating Week is one of BNF flagship education programmes, engaging schools, teachers, children with the importance of eating healthily and sustainable each June since 2013. The BNF organise and run this important event to…

WHAT IS CARERS WEEK? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and to recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much…

In 2024, Bike Week, the UK’s biggest awareness-raising event for cycling, takes place 10-16th June. This year’s theme is be a #BikeHero. WHAT IS BIKE WEEK? Bike Week is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to celebrate. It’s a time to remind ourselves of all the positives that…

WHAT IS VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK? Volunteers’ Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. The celebration starts on the first Monday in June every year. It’s a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a…

National Cancer Survivors Day will take place on 2nd June 2024. National Cancer Survivors Day: A Call to Action. A Celebration of Life. National Cancer Survivors Day is a poignant, inspiring Celebration of Life led by the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. It is also a call to action for further research, more resources, and…

Pride Month is a vibrant and inclusive celebration that honours the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity, and love. It brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the progress made towards…

A dementia diagnosis is vital This year our Dementia Action Week campaign (13 – 19 May 2024) brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates. Diagnosis is vital to give people access to the care, treatment and support they desperately need. Yet, incredibly, 1 in 3 people with dementia do not…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Movement is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health Awareness Week…

International Nurses Day is a day to celebrate the valuable work nurses do everyday. International Nurses Day takes place on the birthday of Florence Nightingale’s. This year, the theme is Our nurses, our future, the economic power of care. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is promoting a number of events taking place between 10…

May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer. While the World Ovarian Cancer…

In celebration of World Asthma Day 2024, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has selected the theme of “Asthma Education Empowers”. GINA emphasizes the need to empower people with asthma with the appropriate education to manage their disease, and to recognize when to seek medical help. Asthma is one of the most common chronic non-communicable…