Dyslexia Awareness Week – Understanding and Support Dyslexia Awareness Week is an opportunity to increase understanding of dyslexia, celebrate the strengths of people with dyslexia, and highlight the importance of early recognition and support. What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a common learning difference that mainly affects reading, writing, and spelling. It has nothing to do…
How to get involved with Back care Awareness Week 2025? Participating in Back care Awareness Week offers an opportunity to prioritize your spinal health and support others in doing the same. Here are some ways to get involved: Educate Yourself: Learn about proper posture, back care techniques, and exercises that can help maintain a healthy spine….
Be the Boss of Your Cholesterol Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s far more common than many people realise – and often, it doesn’t come with obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s sometimes called a “silent” health risk. But here’s the good news: while you may not…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting thousands of people every year. But the earlier it’s found, the easier it is to treat — and the better the outcome. That’s why being breast aware is so important. What to look out for: Regularly check your breasts and be aware of what’s…
This World Heart Day, we are telling the world: Don’t miss a beat The theme for world Heart Day 2025 is Don’t Miss a Beat. Loved ones around … [continue] World Heart Day
Migraine means much more than ‘just a headache’. Join us to change the perception this Migraine Awareness Week (22-28 September) Migraine means disruption. From daily activities to big life goals, … [continue] Migraine Awareness Week
National Eye Health Week is an annual event in the UK dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health and regular eye tests. The week brings together opticians, … [continue] National Eye Health Week
Organ Donation Week is an annual event run by the NHS dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and encouraging people to discuss organ donation with their … [continue] Organ Donation Week
World Alzheimer’s Day More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s World Alzheimer’s Day, which takes place every Sept. 21, is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge … [continue] World Alzheimer’s Day
Every child has the right to safe, quality health care — from the very beginning. Yet, newborns and young children face higher risks due to their rapid development, evolving health needs … [continue] World Patient Safety Day
Every year on September 13, we unite worldwide to raise awareness of sepsis. In 2025, our global focus is stronger than ever: reducing sepsis-related deaths, promoting prevention, and spotlighting … [continue] World Sepsis Day
Suicide is not inevitable. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You can save a life. This World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans are sharing one important message: If you think someone … [continue] World Suicide Prevention Day
Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Know Your Numbers! Week 2025 will take place from 8 – 14 September 2025 2025 … [continue] Blood Pressure – Know Your Numbers Week
Every breath matters, every story deserves to be heard, and every action brings us closer to change. This September, we’re shining a light on pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating lung disease … [continue] Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
What is Vascular Disease? Vascular disease is caused by inflammation and weakness of the veins and arteries – and by the build up of fatty deposits in the blood … [continue] Vascular Disease Awareness Month
2025 Theme The theme of Urology Awareness Month 2025 is ‘Bladder Leakage: Time to Act’. What is Urology Awareness Month? Every September, Urology Awareness Month shines a spotlight on urology … [continue] Urology Awareness Month
Invest in breastfeeding, invest in the future World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year in the first week of August, championed by WHO, UNICEF, Ministries of Health and civil society … [continue] World Breastfeeding Week
Psoriasis Awareness Month take place throughout August. Celebrated annually, this month is dedicated to raising awareness about psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin. The aim is … [continue] Psoriasis Awareness Month
Each year, more than a million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and the number of deaths is rising. But why? We have fast and accurate tests, effective and … [continue] World Hepatitis Day
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 … [continue] World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Today is Samaritans Awareness Day, a chance for everyone to know that the Samaritans are there for people to talk day or night 24/7. The Samaritans are there to … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day – 24/7
What is Group B Strep Awareness Week? Group B Strep Awareness Week (8–14 July 2025) is a dedicated week to raise awareness of group B Strep – the most … [continue] Group B Strep Awareness Week
This year’s Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 7-13 July 2025 on the theme of alcohol and work. As part of the week, we’ll be opening a conversation about the relationship … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. 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 … [continue] Sarcoma Awareness Month
What is World Wellbeing Week? Now in its fifth year, World Wellbeing Week returns in June 2025 to provide the opportunity for participants worldwide to celebrate the many aspects of … [continue] World Wellbeing Week – 23rd to 27th June
It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek Cervical screening (which used to be called a smear test) is a free health test on the NHS to help prevent cervical cancer. It checks for a virus … [continue] Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Your Voice Matters Help improve Cervical Screening Have you had a cervical smear test recently? No matter if your experience was good, bad or missed – we would like … [continue] Your Voice Matters – Help Improve Cervical Screening
World Continence Week (WCW) is an annual initiative devised and managed by WFIPP, with the endorsement and support of the International Continence Society (ICS), European Association of Urology(EAU) and … [continue] World Continence Week – 16th to 22nd June
Learning Disability Week takes place annually during the third week of June. In 2025 Learning Disability Week starts on Monday 16 June. The theme this year is “Do you … [continue] Learning Disability Week – 16th to 22nd June
World Blood Donor Day 2025 Give blood, give hope: together we save lives On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of … [continue] World Blood Donor Day
