Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2024 Sadly, almost everyone knows someone who has been touched by breast cancer. If everyone plays their part to help raise awareness and money, we can hopefully help to prevent future generations from hearing the words ‘you have breast cancer’ Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among…
World Heart Day 29th September World heart day is all about gaining attention around heart illness and all associated health issues. The biggest aim of the day is to promote prevention steps and lifestyle changes to help people avoid heart diseases such as, heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and more. 17 Million people on average…
Macmillan Coffee Morning 27th September The world’s biggest coffee morning is here again, raising awareness and raising money for people facing cancer. Are you hosting a coffee morning? Since 1990, Macmillan coffee morning has brought people together to raise awareness, to have open conversations but most importantly to have fun and raise money. The Macmillan…
Organ Donation Awareness Week 23rd September Organ Donation Awareness week aims to highlight the importance of Organ Donation. Did you know that it takes just two minutes to register as an organ donor, which could save up to nine lives in the future? This year Organ Donation Awareness week is celebrating the 30th anniversary of…
World Alzheimer’s Day 21st September Today is about raising awareness and challenging the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Over 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with millions more being diagnosed each year. It is critical that we build our understanding of these diseases so that we can effectively help…
National Fitness Day 18th September That’s correct coming in right behind the Olympics and Paralympics, National Fitness Day is happening on the 18th September. Going into its 13th year, the nation’s most active day of the year is going to be the biggest one yet. Get ready for gyms, pools, leisure centres, sports clubs, studios…
Stand Up To Cancer Day 13th September As one of the leading deaths in the world, cancer has been wreaking havoc for centuries. We will now and always continue to fight back and on this day, we stand up to cancer. As the medical industry continues to work tirelessly to find a cure to cancer,…
World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September World suicide prevention day has grown into a global movement over the last 20 years, raising awareness and uniting people worldwide in a common goal to prevent suicide. Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country and suicides of teenage girls…
World Humanitarian Day 19th August This day pays tribute to those killed or injured whilst carrying out humanitarian work. It honours all health workers who provide life -saving support and protection to those who need it. This year the #NoMatterWhat is to emphasize the commitment and perseverance of humanitarian workers. It highlights the bravery and…
Cycle To Work Day 1st August This annual event promotes the healthy and echo friendly way to get to work, that’s right the good old bicycle. Cycling to work day is open for everyone, it doesn’t matter if you are an avid rider, haven’t ridden a bike in years or have never ridden at all….
Labour Win! July 2024 After 14 years, the Conservatives lose power in a catastrophic defeat. Labour won the UK general election in a landslide. How does this effect what we do? Let’s see what pledges the Labour party made around Health & Social Care. Labour Pledges Undertake a programme of reform to create a National…
Alcohol Awareness Week 1st July – 7th July 2024 Get thinking about drinking, Alcohol Awareness Week is all about campaigning for change and understanding alcohol harm. Alcohol can sometimes play a center-stage role in our lives, It’s there when we celebrate, commiserate and when we are just trying to cope. Alcohol is harming to our…