Month: May 2025

  31st May 2025 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). In 2025 WHO and public health champions from across the globe will come together for WNTD to raise awareness about … [continue] World No Tobacco Day

Dementia Action Week will take place from 19 – 25 May 2025, where we will continue raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia. … [continue] Dementia Action Awareness Week – 19th till 25th May 2025

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is on May 18 2025 As we all know, AIDS and HIV is an ever present health issue in our society. As yet there is still … [continue] HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

  This year is the 20th anniversary celebration of World Hypertension Day for global hypertension awareness on May 17, 2025, with the theme, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!” World … [continue] World Hypertension Day

  This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme for 2025 is ‘Community’, and we want to use Mental Health Awareness Week to … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week – 12th till 18th May 2025

  Sun Awareness Week 2025 (12-18 May 2025) is an essential initiative that aims to highlight the risks associated with excessive sun exposure and the importance of protecting the skin … [continue] Sun Awareness Week – 12th till 18th May 2025

  International Nurses Day is celebrated annually to honour and recognize the critical role nurses play in providing health care around the world. This day marks the contributions that nurses … [continue] International Nurses Day

World Ovarian Cancer Day is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by the disease. This day brings together organisations, … [continue] World Ovarian Cancer Day

  In celebration of World Asthma Day 2025, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has chosen the theme “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. GINA emphasises the need to ensure that people … [continue] World Asthma Day

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2025 This year’s Deaf Awareness Week runs  5th – 11th May 2025. The theme for Deaf Awareness Week 2025 in the UK is “Beyond Silence.” This powerful theme highlights the importance … [continue] Deaf Awareness Week – 5th till 11th

What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy. The week … [continue] Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week – 5th till 11th May 2025

Talking about death and dying is never easy, but it’s vital. The theme of this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025), is The Culture of Dying Matters. The … [continue] Dying Matters Week – 5th till 11th May 2025

  International Day of the Midwife is a global celebration dedicated to recognising the essential role that midwives play in supporting the health and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. … [continue] International Day of the Midwife 2025

  This year, Who celebrates 17 years of this global campaign. Each year the World Health Organization (WHO) SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile … [continue] World Hand Hygiene Day

  World AS Day is an annual day dedicated to people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It is celebrated across the world on the first Saturday of May. Our members … [continue] World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout this month, Melanoma UK will be sharing information about prevention, detection and risk factors. We encourage everyone to take the time … [continue] Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Every day in May, 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, … [continue] Stroke Awareness Month 2025

National Walking Month takes place every May, providing the perfect opportunity to step into the great outdoors and embrace the joys of walking. Unlike some awareness days, this event remains … [continue] National Walking Month