NHS Health Campaign Calendar 2024

July

Alcohol Awareness Week - 1st to 17th

Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more.  For more information visit About Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol Change UK

 

August

Effortlessly Manage Your Health Records with the NHS App

Did you know, the NHS App makes it easy to manage your health. Safely receive notification about your health from your GP. View your health record and book your GP appointments?

We are hosting a monthly Digital Café session to help you learn how to download and use the NHS App 

Event Details:

  • When: Last Friday of each month, 12 PM - 3 PM
  • Upcoming Dates:
    • July 26, 2024
    • August 30, 2024
    • September 27, 2024
    • October 25, 2024
    • November 29, 2024
    • December 27, 2024
  • Where: The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage OX12 9BN

What You Will Learn:

  • How to download, set up and use the NHS App
  • Ordering repeat prescriptions
  • Viewing your health records
  • Turning on your notification

Why Attend?

The NHS App makes it easy to manage your health. Our sessions give you the support you need to download and use the app.

How to Join:

Please book your spot using this (Digital Café) Form or scan the QR code on our flyer below. You can also contact us with our online consultation tool – like you normally do to book a digital cafe slot.

If you have attended one of our sessions, please let us know what you think about the session.

Using this Digital Cafe Feedback Form

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.