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Latest: Know your numbers week - 4-10 September 2023

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 01 Sep 2023

Sleep - September 2023

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 01 Sep 2023

World suicide prevention day - 10 September 2023

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 01 Sep 2023

National fitness day - 20 September 2023

National Fitness Day 2023 will take place on Wednesday 20th September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK.

Published on 01 Sep 2023

International Friendship Day - 30 July 2023

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

Published on 03 Jul 2023

Samaritans Awareness Day 2023

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 2023

Loneliness Awareness Week 2023 - 12-18 June

Loneliness awareness week is hosted by Marmalade Trust. Their aim is to reduce the stigma of loneliness.

Published on 12 Jun 2023

Men's Health Week 2023 - 12-18 June

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.

Published on 12 Jun 2023

Healthy Eating Week 2023 - 12-17 June

Healthy eating week is a great time to think about improving your diet. Poor nutrition and obesity are becoming more common in the UK.

Published on 12 Jun 2023

Carers Week 2023 - 5-11 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 05 Jun 2023

Grief Awareness Week - 2 – 8 December 2022

Grief Awareness Week is run by the Good Grief Trust Organisation.  The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the impact of grief and to break the taboo around talking about grief.

Published on 01 Dec 2022

International Day of People with Disabilities - 3 December 2022

International Day of Disabled Persons is the 3 December 2022. First launched in 1992, the event is in its 29th year of marking meaningful change for the disabled community.  

Published on 01 Dec 2022