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Latest: World Diabetes Day: 14th November 2024

World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.

Published on 07 Nov 2024

International Stress Awareness Week: 4-8 November 2024

International Stress Awareness Week was created in 2018 to raise awareness about stress prevention. Stress Awareness Day is always held on the first Wednesday in November each year and has been since 1998.

Published on 07 Nov 2024

Stoptober 2024

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 01 Oct 2024

World Menopause Day - 18 October 2024

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.

Published on 01 Oct 2024

Sleep - September 2024

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.

Published on 16 Aug 2024

Know your numbers week - 2-8 September 2024

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.

Published on 16 Aug 2024

World suicide prevention day - 10 September 2024

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.

Published on 16 Aug 2024

National fitness day - 18 September 2024

National Fitness Day 2024 will take place on Wednesday 18th September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK.

Published on 16 Aug 2024

International Friendship Day - 4 August 2024

International Day of Friendship is a day to appreciate and promote friendships from all backgrounds.

Published on 16 Jul 2024

Grief Awareness Day: 30 August 2024

Most people experience grief during their life, when they lose someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting you, there are things you can do that may help.

Published on 16 Jul 2024

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24 July 2024

Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland hold local events to raise awareness of Samaritans.  They are here to listen to anyone who’s struggling to cope, at any time of the day or night.

Published on 17 Jun 2024

Carers Week 2024 - 10-16 June

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 01 Jun 2024