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What is Christmas Jumper Day? Christmas Jumper Day is one of Save the Children’s biggest annual fundraising events. It’s been going since 2012! Every December we ask schools, workplaces, and … [continue] Christmas Jumper Day – Save the Children

  International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a globally recognized observance dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This day highlights the importance of … [continue] International Day for Disabilities

National Grief Awareness Week takes place from Tuesday 2nd December – Monday 8th December.   This years theme is ‘Growing with Grief’     Losing a loved one feels like an … [continue] National Grief Awareness Week

What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World … [continue] World Aids Day

Decembeard is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign that encourages individuals to grow beards during the month of December to support and raise funds for bowel cancer research and awareness. … [continue] Decembeard – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

  The 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness and taking action to end domestic violence and gender-based abuse. This annual observance … [continue] 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2025

World COPD Day 2025   World COPD Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with health care professionals and COPD patient groups … [continue] World COPD Awareness Day

  On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of … [continue] International Men’s Day

#UKMAW2025 – Save the Date UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 The MTF and BAPEN’s #UKMAW2025 will be held from 17 November to 21 November 2025 This year will see the eighth UK Malnutrition … [continue] World Malnutrition Week 2025

  Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. We believe that working in partnerships allows us to share our … [continue] Safeguarding Adults Week

  What is National Self-Care Week? Self-Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. The theme  is “Mind … [continue] National Self-Care Week

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2025 Stigma causes harm. And that’s not ok. Because blame and judgement stop people getting the support they deserve. Last November we started … [continue] World Diabetes Day 2025

  The NHS App helps you to get well, stay well and manage your health care Its a simple and secure way to: order repeat prescriptions find NHS services view … [continue] NHS App

    International Stress Awareness Week will be happening in the week of 3-7 November 2025. It attracts media attention and interest worldwide. The sixth Global Online Stress & Wellbeing … [continue] International Stress Awareness Week 3rd – 7th November

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2025 is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest and least understood forms of cancer. This month-long campaign aims … [continue] Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

  November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every … [continue] Lung Cancer Awareness Month

What is Movember month?   Together, we’ve taken men’s health in the UK by the scruff of the neck Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and … [continue] Movember

  Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. We believe that working in partnerships allows us to share our … [continue] Safeguarding Adults Week

  Safeguarding Adults Week is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. We believe that working in partnerships allows us to share our … [continue] Safeguarding Adults Week

Who should have the flu vaccine The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter. You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you: are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by…

Getting your vaccinations every year, if you’re eligible, tops up your protection and reduces your risk of getting severe symptoms. If you’re eligible for the flu or COVID vaccine, you can use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App) or SystmOnline account (through the SystmOnline website or the Airmid app) to book a vaccination…