Brain Tumour Awareness Month
March
Raising vital awareness and funds to get closer to our vision of finding a cure for all types of brain tumours.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
March
Ovarian cancer is a disease that can disrupt the normal function of the ovaries. If it’s left unchecked, it can affect other parts of the body too.
Zero Discrimination Day
1 March 2024
Celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. Aims to promote equality throughout all member countries.
Overseas NHS Workers Day
1 March 2024
Overseas NHS Workers Day is a recognition of the extraordinary contribution that people who have migrated to the UK have made in the fight against COVID-19.
International Women's Day
8 March
A global holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
Healthcare Science Week
11-15 March
Healthcare Science Week is an annual week-long programme designed to promote the work of healthcare science professionals.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
11-17 March 2024
A shared objective to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
Young Carers Action Day
March 13, 2024
Young Carers Action Day provides an opportunity for everyone to call for better support for young carers and young adult carers, and to bring about change.
National No Smoking Day
13 March 2024
Help encourage as many smokers as possible to quit on No Smoking Day by organising your own event.
World Kidney Day
14 March 2024
To help raise awareness of kidneys and educate people on what they do and how to improve your kidney health.
World Sleep Day
15 March 2024
A celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving.
World Oral Health Day
20 March
Celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Organised by FDI World Dental Federation.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 March
On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.
World Down Syndrome Day
21 March
Advocating for the rights of people with Down Syndrome.
World Autism Acceptance Week
25-31 March 2024
An opportunity to get involved in helping to create a society that supports autistic people.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 March
Celebrating trans and non-binary people and aiming to raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans and non-binary people worldwide.
Stress Awareness Month
April
Increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
Lesbian Visibility Day
April 26, 2024
Recognises and celebrates the contributions of lesbians.
National Walking Month
May
Encourages people to walk more throughout May.
International Day of the Midwife
May 5, 2024
A day to celebrate midwives and showcase key stories from your nursing workforce in your organisation.
International Confederation of Midwives
World Hand Hygiene Day
May 5, 2024
Aiming to prevent healthcare-associated sepsis through hand hygiene and infection prevention and control action.
Deaf Awareness Week
6-12 May 2024
The aim of Deaf Awareness Week is to raise awareness of hearing loss in the UK and its impact on people's lives.
National Day for Staff Networks
May 8, 2024
The national day for staff networks aims to encourage collaboration, support aligned activity and further inspire the voice of network members.
International Nurses Day
12 May
A day to celebrate nurses and showcase key stories from your nursing workforce in your organisation.
International Council of Nurses
Mental Health Awareness Week
13-19 May 2024
A UK event supported by the Mental Health Foundation. The aim is to educate the public about mental health issues and to promote better mental health.
How managers can support workplace mental wellbeing
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 16, 2024
To get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/ impairments.
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
17 May
International events raising awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulating interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.
International Human Resources Day
20 May 2024
An international day of recognition for all the hardworking HR and people professionals around the world.
National Numeracy Day
May 22, 2024
Led by National Numeracy, this day involves different activities and events to encourage everyone to build their confidence with numbers.
Pride Month
June
Pride is a time for everyone to celebrate who they are, with Pride events held across the country.
Volunteers' Week
1-7 June 2024
The NHS is supported by around 2 million volunteers every year and most NHS organisations celebrate their contribution during National Volunteers' Week.
Bike Week
10-16 June 2024
Encouraging people to get out cycling and switch to cycling as the best way to get around.
National Carers Week
10-16 June 2024
Raising awareness of caring by highlighting the challenges that carers face and recognising the contribution they make.
BNF Healthy Eating Week
10-14 June 2024
Have 5 A Day; Drink plenty; Get active; and try something new.
Men's Health Week
12-18 June 2024
Led by the Men's Health Forum to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men and boys to seek professional advice for health-related problems.
World Blood Donor Day
14 June
Raising awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
17-23 June 2024
Around 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year.
National Clean Air Day
June 20, 2024
A chance for the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action.
Learning Disability Week
19-25 June 2024
Raising awareness about the issues that are important to people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
UK Windrush Day
22 June
Marking the anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at the Port of Tilbury, near London, on 22 June 1948.
Armed Forces Day
June 29, 2024
To commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.
Alcohol Awareness Week
1-7 July 2024
A chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more.
South Asian Heritage Month
18 July - 17 August
Aims to raise the profile and contribution of British South Asian history in the UK.
Cycle to Work Day
August 1, 2024
UK’s biggest cycle commuting event.
World Breastfeeding Awareness Week
1-7 August 2024
The global campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues.
National Pensions Awareness Week
September 2024 TBC
A week for raising awareness on the importance of preparing and saving for retirement.
Know Your Numbers Week
9-15 September 2024
Encouraging adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take the necessary action to reach and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10, 2024
Promoting worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
World Sepsis Day
September 13, 2024
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.
World Patient Safety Day
September 17, 2024
Increasing public awareness and engagement, enhancing global understanding, and spurring global solidarity and action to promote patient safety.
National Fitness Day
20 September
Make this the most active day of the year.
International Day of Sign Languages
23 September
Celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf.
Organ Donation Week
23-29 September 2024
Encouraging people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and encourage people to share their donation decision.
UK National Inclusion Week
25 September - 1 October 2023
Designed to celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms.
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
29 September 2023
Support Macmillian by hosting your own coffee morning to raise awareness.
ICON week
September 2024 TBC
A week supporting parents to comfort and cope with the stresses of crying babies
Speak Up Month
October
A national campaign to illustrate the part we all play in fostering a culture where people can speak up and be confident they will be listened to.
Stoptober
October
Encouraging the nation’s smokers to make a quit attempt for October and beyond.
Sober October
October
Get involved in Sober October by going alcohol-free in October to raise money for people with cancer.
National Cholesterol Month
October
Devoted to raising funds for HEART UK and raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol.
Black History Month
October
A nationwide celebration of Black History, Arts and Culture throughout the UK.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October
To raise awareness for the disease and to raise funds for research. Information and free resources to help you with local campaigns.
Infection Prevention Control Week
October 2024 TBC
Infection Prevention Control Week is about raising awareness for the important role we all play in keeping patients safe from infection.
Back Care Awareness Week
2-8 October 2024
Raise awareness of the problems back pain can cause, as well as prevention and treatments.
National Work Life Week
7-11 October 2024
For employers to show employees, and potential candidates your organisation has a flexible working culture and appreciates work life balance.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
9-15 October 2024
Give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week
9-15 October 2024
Raise awareness and understanding of preventable malnutrition in local communities and with health and social care professionals.
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2024
An opportunity to raise awareness and advocacy against mental health stigma.
Coming Out Day
11 October
An awareness day for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate being their authentic selves.
Bone and Joint Week
12-20 October 2024
Bone and Joint Week aims to help get people thinking about one of the most widespread and pressing health issues of our times – musculoskeletal health.
World Menopause Awareness Day
October 18, 2024
Raising awareness for women who are feeling lost and going through Menopause and need support.
International Menopause Society
International Pronouns Day
October 16, 2024
Seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.
International Stammering Awareness Day
22 October
Stammering associations, individuals and groups around the world organise events to raise awareness of stuttering.
Movember - Men's Health Awareness Month
November
Responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces. Aims to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health.
Mental health in the workplace
National Self Care Week
18-24 November
Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations.
National Stress Awareness Day
2 November
Raise awareness, publicity and profile of stress and its impact, and reduce stigma while promoting the importance of wellbeing and stress reduction.
Interfaith Week
10-17 November 2024
The aims of Interfaith Week are to strengthen good interfaith relations at all levels.
Anti-Bullying Week
11-17 November 2024
Anti-Bullying Week is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA). The ABA is made up of anti-bullying organisations from all over the UK.
Tackling bullying in the NHS infographic
Trans Awareness Week
13-19 November 2024
This week helps raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.
Disability History Month
16 November - 16 December 2024
A month of activity to raise awareness and support people with disabilities.
International Men's Day
November 19, 2024
Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
20 November
An annual observance to remember those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (GLAAD)
Carers Rights Day
23 November
A national day to make carers and the wider public aware of the rights and support available to carers.
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence
25 November - 10 December 2023
A time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls.
16 Days of Action
Domestic violence facts and support
World Aids Day
1 December
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
International Day of People with Disabilities
3 December
Since 1992, the United Nations IDPD has been annually celebrated around the world.
