Latest: World Mental Health Day
Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but 10 October is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing.
Published on 10 Oct 2022
Stoptober
Starting on 1 October quit smoking this Stoptober. There’s never been a better time to quit. Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your own health and those around you.
Published on 03 Oct 2022
World Menopause Day
The menopause is a natural stage of life that millions of women experience. It is marked by changes in hormones and the ending of menstruation. It can also bring many other physical and emotional changes.
Published on 03 Oct 2022
National Fitness Day 2022
21 September 2022
National Fitness Day 2022 will take place on Wednesday 21st September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping raise awareness of how our fitness levels assist us in leading healthier lifestyles through being physical active. For more details click here.
Published on 25 Aug 2022
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. For more details click here.
Published on 25 Aug 2022
Sleeptember
We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep is essential, it is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking, and breathing, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. Sleeping helps us to recover from mental as well as physical exertion.
Published on 25 Aug 2022
Know Your Numbers Week
6-11 September 2022
Know Your Numbers Week encourages people to get their blood pressure tested. Many people have high blood pressure without knowing it which can cause other health problems. As well as understanding your blood pressure, it’s also important to understand your cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index.
Published on 24 Aug 2022
Samaritans Awareness Day
Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland hold local events to raise awareness of Samaritans, who are here to listen to anyone who’s struggling to cope, at any time of the day or night.
Published on 30 Jun 2022
International Friendship Day
International Day of Friendship is a day to appreciate and promote friendships from all backgrounds.Published on 30 Jun 2022
Healthy Eating Week
Healthy eating week, 13 - 17 June, is a great time to think about improving your diet. Poor nutrition and obesity are becoming more common in the UK. According to Public Health England nearly 2/3rds of adults in England are classed as being overweight with more men likely to be in this category than women.
Published on 23 May 2022
Men's Health Week 2022
Wellbeing and health are topics that are often over-looked by men. Men’s Health Week is a great time to think about your overall wellbeing. This year the theme is It’s Time for a DIY Man MOT.Published on 23 May 2022
Carers Week
6 -12 June 2022
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers of all ages face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.
Published on 23 May 2022
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