NHS Health Campaign Calendar 2024

September

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Blood Cancer Awareness month.  Raising awareness of blood cancer, its signs and symptoms and its impact, will help to improve early diagnosis, encourage policymakers to prioritise the disease, as well as help everyone with blood cancer feel connected and heard.  Visit Blood Cancer UK | We're here to beat blood cancer

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th 

Every year, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.  Visit Samaritans for more information.

October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Whether it’s a bake sale, quiz night, or fitness challenge, you can raise money however you want this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  For information on how to get involved and raise awareness, visit Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Breast Cancer Now

 

World Mental Health Day - 10th

World Mental Health Day is happening on Thursday 10th October 2024. The official theme is set annually by the World Federation for Mental Health.  To find out more please visit World Mental Health Day 2024 - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)

 

World Menopause Day - 18th

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. We encourage professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these materials, organising events to engage their communities, and sharing World Menopause Day social media posts.  For more information visit World Menopause Day - International Menopause Society (imsociety.org)