Month: May 2026

Dementia Action Week This Dementia Action Week, 18 – 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK’s biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the … [continue] Dementia Action Awareness Week

About World AIDS Vaccine Day 2026 World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is a global observance that underscores the urgent need for a vaccine to … [continue] HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Theme: “Controlling Hypertension Together: check your blood pressure regularly, defeat the silent killer” World Hypertension Day is observed every year on 17 May and forms part of Hypertension Awareness Month. It … [continue] World Hypertension Day

This year, International Nurse’s Day will focusing on nursing as a global profession. Join them to celebrate the incredible contribution of nursing in the UK and across the world. Nursing … [continue] International Nurse Day

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week

Sun Awareness week is the kick-off to our summer-long Sun Awareness campaign. We use this week to re-enforce the need for sun protection across the UK and inspire people to … [continue] Sun Awareness Week

Established in 2013 by global ovarian cancer advocacy leaders, World Ovarian Cancer Day is the one day each year dedicated to uniting the international community around a shared goal: improving … [continue] World Ovarian Cancer Day

  Each year, since 2009, the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene and infection prevention and … [continue] World Hand Hygiene Day

  The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day 2026 is: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”. GINA continues to emphasize … [continue] World Asthma Day

  On 5 May, midwives worldwide will celebrate International Day of the Midwife. We hope that midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives across the globe celebrate in unison. Over the … [continue] International Day of the Midwife

  This year’s Deaf Awareness Week runs from 4th – 10th May 2026. This years theme is ‘Right to understand- Together, we break barriers.’ The aim of this year’s Deaf … [continue] Deaf Awareness Week

This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Talk about Death and Dying’. The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. But sometimes, … [continue] Dying Matters Week

What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy. The week … [continue] Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

About World AS Day Saturday 2 May World AS Day is an annual day dedicated to people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). It is celebrated across the world on the first Saturday of May. … [continue] World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day

Let’s Make May Purple this Stroke Awareness Month This May, do something bold, bright and meaningful to support people affected by stroke. Whether you bake, walk, host or raise awareness … [continue] Action on Stroke Month

  May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout this month, Melanoma UK will be sharing information about prevention, detection and risk factors. We encourage everyone to take the … [continue] Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Living Streets’ National Walking Month, and this year they are highlighting the benefits of walking for women. We’re asking women to #WalkOut – and get outside for a … [continue] National Walking Month