Category: Awareness Days

WHAT IS PCOS? PCOS affects 1 in 10 women  in the UK Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder whereby polycystic ovaries are one of an array of possible … [continue] September is PCOS awareness month

What is World Oral Health Day purpose? World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Why is World Oral Health Day important? Oral diseases … [continue] 20th March World Oral Health Day

The theme for this World Sleep Day is Sleep Equity for Global Health. Sleep is essential to health, but measurable differences in sleep health persist across populations across the world, creating additional … [continue] 15th March World Sleep Day

World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated … [continue] 14th March World Kidney Day

We all know smoking is bad for you, your family and your friends. There are lots of reasons to stop smoking as well as plenty of support to quit. It’s never … [continue] 13th March National No Smoking Day

Healthcare Science Week, brings together over50 scientific specialisms and professional groups to celebrate and raise awareness of this diverse NHS workforce. Raise awareness of the diverse roles within healthcare science: … [continue] 11th-15th March Healthcare Science Week

What is obesity? Describes a person who has excess body fat. In the UK it’s estimated that around 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged … [continue] 4th March World Obesity Day

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the … [continue] 1st March Zero Discrimination Day

The National Health Service in the UK is a critical part of the nation, but it becomes even more so during difficult times–such as a pandemic. In the midst of … [continue] 1st March Overseas NHS Workers Day

WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis (pronounced en- doh – mee – tree – oh – sis) is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the … [continue] March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer is most common in women and anyone with ovaries who has been through the menopause (usually over the age of 50). It can affect women and anyone with ovaries of any age. … [continue] March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much … [continue] 26th February-3rd March Eating Disorder Awareness Week

What is the World Day of Social Justice? The World Day of Social Justice is an annual day started by the UN. It aims to help us recognise that, despite … [continue] 20th February World Day of Social Justice

Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival (春节 – chūnjié) is the year of the Dragon (pronounced “loong” in Chinese) and festivities start February 10, 2024. The lunar new year, falls … [continue] 10th-24th February Chinese New Year

6 February 2024 marks the 13th anniversary of the ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation’, established by the United Nations General Assembly in line with the 2030 … [continue] 6th February International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

Safer Internet Day takes place in February of each year to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children and young people. As part … [continue] 6th February Safer Internet Day

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual … [continue] 5th-11th February Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

National HIV Testing Week is back! From Monday 5 February we’re calling on people across the country to test for HIV – and this year’s a special one as it marks a … [continue] 5th-11th February National HIV Testing Week

Children’s Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK. Children’s Mental Health Week … [continue] 5th-11th February Children’s Mental Health Week

  World Cancer Day is on 4 February. This year, we’re highlighting how you can get the support you need and how we can work together to help everyone affected … [continue] 4th February – World Cancer Day

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and … [continue] 1st February – It’s Time To Talk Day

Dignity Action Day is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people’s rights to dignity and provide a truly memorable day … [continue] 1st February – Dignity Action Day

Mental health can be impacted by a number of factors, including environmental and social. There is evidence that the pandemic has impacted significantly on parent and carer mental health. Increasing … [continue] 27th January – Parent Mental Health Day

“That is when the trouble started for the Jews. Our freedom was severely restricted by a series of anti-Jewish decrees.” – Anne Frank, diary entry, Saturday 20 June, 1942 – … [continue] 27th January – World Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Cervical screening and HPV vaccination are the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 are … [continue] 22nd-28th January – Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

World Religion Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year, and is a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and faith systems. On … [continue] 21st January – World Religion Day

Sexually transmitted infection (STIs) rates are rising each year in the UK, regardless of age group, number of partners or sexuality. STIQ Day aims to raise awareness about sexual health … [continue] STIQ Day 14th January – Know Your Sexual Health

  The campaign aims to raise awareness of the issues caused by obesity and promotes organisations such as World Obesity and The Obesity Society. Follow the link for more information. National Obesity Awareness … [continue] 10th-16th January National Obesity Awareness Week

We want the nation to show their liver some love in January and take their first steps towards better liver health. Follow the link for more information. Love Your Liver … [continue] Love Your Liver Awareness Month