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What is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s our chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight. In the UK, over 7,000 women are … [continue] Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated to rare diseases, striving for equity in social opportunities, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a … [continue] Rare Diseases Day

What is Easting Disorders Awareness Week? A very good question! Eating Disorders Awareness Week is one of our biggest campaigns. Every year, we set the theme and ask our community … [continue] Eating Disorders Awareness Week

When is Cancer Prevention Action Week? Cancer Prevention Action Week 2026 will take place from the 17th-23rd of February. What is Cancer Prevention Action Week? Each year, World Cancer Research … [continue] Cancer Prevention Action Week

  The official theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is ‘This is My Place’ We know that our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and … [continue] Children Mental Health Week

The Epilepsy Foundation is proud to join the epilepsy community in recognising the second Monday in February as International Epilepsy Day. What is International Epilepsy Day? International Epilepsy Day started in 2015 and … [continue] International Epilepsy Day

Time to Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. It’s the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. A chance to listen, share, and talk about what really matters. Brave the big … [continue] Time To Talk Day

  The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation. Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis … [continue] World Cancer Day

Tinnitus Week takes place in the first week of February, focusing on raising awareness about tinnitus, a condition characterised by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus … [continue] Tinnitus Awareness Week

What is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week? Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is a dedicated week-long campaign that focuses on addressing sexual abuse and sexual violence. … [continue] Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Raynaud’s Awareness Month This Raynaud’s Awareness Month, we are calling on the public to #BePartOfTheAnswer and we need your help. Please share our online test with your own friends and family, and … [continue] Raynaud’s Awareness Month

Every February the UK marks National Heart Month. It’s a campaign that raises awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease, and promotes healthy living measures … [continue] Heart Month

February is Dignity Action Month Dignity Action Month is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people’s rights to dignity and provide … [continue] Dignity Action Month

  Boost Your Self-Esteem Month is a dedicated period for individuals to focus on improving their self-esteem and self-confidence. It encourages people to develop a positive self-image and embrace their … [continue] Boost Your Self-Esteem Month

What is Race Against Dementia? Race Against Dementia is a global charity founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE in 2016 to raise awareness and funds with the mission to advance … [continue] Race Against Dementia

Blue Monday is an annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. It typically falls on the third Monday in January and is associated … [continue] Blue Monday

  Cervical Cancer Prevention Week will be from 19th January to 25th January 2025 to raise awareness about cervical cancer. This campaign aims to bring attention to those whose lives … [continue] Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

  Everybody has different reasons for taking on the Dry January challenge, whether it’s a little extra cash in your pocket, a hangover-free happier hour, or the thrill of an … [continue] Dry January – Are You In?

Love Your Liver 9 in 10 cases of liver disease could be prevented. Love Your Liver is our national awareness campaign devoted to liver health. Around 1 in 10 people … [continue] Love Your Liver Awareness Month

  JOIN THE NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION!   Veganuary has inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan since 2014 – with participants from almost every country in the world. … [continue] Veganuary Month 2026

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