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Babies cry, you can cope When babies cry it can be stressful and overwhelming. Help is out there and all you need to do is ask. About ICON The idea … [continue] 25th-29th September ICON week

What is organ donation? Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else. You can donate some organs while you are alive, and this … [continue] 23rd-29th September Organ Donation Week

National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive that highlights the role that physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its importance in assisting us to lead healthier lifestyles. … [continue] 18th September National Fitness Day

  What is World Suicide Prevention Day? Every year, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people … [continue] 10th September World Suicide Prevention Day

Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. … [continue] 2nd-8th September Know Your Numbers Week

Way back in 1997, I wondered where all of the happy people hung out. It was the height of the self-help movement so there was a lot of focus on what … [continue] August is International Happiness Happens Month

Breast feeding can be challenging, but there is lots of advice and support available. Midwives, health visitors and locally trained volunteer mothers (peer supporters) are there to help you get … [continue] 1st-7th August World Breastfeeding Awareness Week

Save the date! The UK’s biggest celebration of cycle commuting is back on Thursday 1st August 2024! Whether you’ve never cycled before, not ridden in a while or cycle every … [continue] 1st August Cycle to Work Day

Every year on 28 July, WHO and partners mark World Hepatitis Day to increase awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes. This date honours the … [continue] 28th July World Hepatitis Day 2024

The reality of schizophrenia One in 100 people will experience schizophrenia. Despite being so common, the stigma surrounding schizophrenia remains stubbornly high due to a lack of understanding. People with a diagnosis … [continue] 25th July National Schizophrenia Awareness Day

How can you get involved? If you’d like to help raise awareness for #SamaritansAwarenessDay then please support us on social media by sharing our downloadable social media assets throughout July. If … [continue] 24th July 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day/ The Big Listen 2024

She’s Gone By David Harkins   You can shed tears that she is gone.Or you can smile because she livedYou can close your eyes and pray that she will come … [continue] 3rd July National Bereaved Parents Day

What is Sarcoma? Sarcoma is a type of cancer that can appear anywhere in the body. Every day, 15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma in the UK. That’s about 5,300 … [continue] July is Sarcoma Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. Alcohol Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 1 to 7 July on the theme of ‘Understanding alcohol … [continue] 1st-7th July Alcohol Awareness Week

What is Learning Disability Week about this year? The topics to talk about each day during Learning Disability Week are:  Monday 17 June: “Do you see me?” Tuesday 18 June: … [continue] 19th-25th June Learning Disability Week

  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 … [continue] 17th-23rd June Cervical Screening Awareness Week

Welcome to Autistic Pride Day We are dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Autistic community. Driven by our vision of a just world for all, we aim to foster understanding, … [continue] 16th June Autistic Pride Day

GIVE BLOOD NOW!! So, what does your blood type say about you? There are eight main blood types, some rarer than others. Whether you are A, B, AB or O, … [continue] 14th June World Blood Donor Day

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 … [continue] 10th-16th June is Bike Week

This year the theme is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear. Together we … [continue] 10th-16th June is Carers Week

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We are encouraging everyone, including early years settings, schools, workplaces and community groups, to ‘Give it a go’ this Healthy Eating Week. Whether that means having one extra portion of fruit or … [continue] 10th – 14th June Healthy Eating Week

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 … [continue] 3rd to 9th June Volunteers’ Week

We are dedicated to supporting our carers at Radford Medical Practice. Please see below some of the upcoming events happening from the June Newsletter from the Carers Federation. You can … [continue] Carer Events for June

JOIN THE FUN! LIVING STREETS BRAND NEW WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK ACTIVITY PACKS ARE NOW LIVE! Our five-day walking challenge is the perfect activity to run as part of our … [continue] 20th-24th May Walk To School Week

Mental Health Awareness Week The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as a state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their … [continue] 13th- 19th May Mental Health Awareness Week

AT RADFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE WE ARE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY About dementia Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. The symptoms get worse over time … [continue] 13th-19th May is Dementia Action Week