Alcohol Awareness Week
3-9 July 2023
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.
World breastfeeding awareness week
1-7 August 2023
The global campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues.
World Breastfeeding Awareness Week
Cycle to Work Day
6 August 2023
UK’s biggest cycle commuting event.
Urology Awareness Month
September
Raising awareness of urological diseases including prostate, bladder, kidney and male reproductive cancers and non-malignant conditions.
Know Your Numbers Week
4-10 September 2023
Encouraging adults to know their blood pressure numbers and take the necessary action to reach and maintain healthy blood pressure.
https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/
World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2023
Promoting worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
International Association of Suicide Prevention
National Pensions Awareness Week
12-16 September 2023
A week for raising awareness on the importance of preparing and saving for retirement.
World Sepsis Day
13 September 2023
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.
Infection control during COVID-19
National Pensions Awareness Day
15 September 2023
National pensions awareness day is a day for raising awareness of the importance of preparing and saving for retirement.
World Patient Safety Day
17 September 2023
Increasing public awareness and engagement, enhancing global understanding, and spurring global solidarity and action to promote patient safety.
International Week of the Deaf People
19-25 September 2023
An initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and was first launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy.
Organ Donation Week
18-24 September 2023
Encouraging people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and encourage people to share their donation decision.
National Eye Health Week
18-24 September 2023
Healthcare professionals joining forces to encourage more people to have regular sight tests and make lifestyle choices that benefit their vision and general wellbeing.
International Day of Sign Languages
23 September 2023
Celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf.
National Fitness Day
25 September 2023
Make this the most active day of the year.
UK National Inclusion Week
26 September – 2 October 2023
Designed to celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
29 September 2023
Support Macmillan by hosting your own coffee morning to raise awareness.
Back Care Awareness Week
TBC October 2023
Raise awareness of the problems back pain can cause, as well as prevention and treatments.
Infection Prevention Control Week
TBC October 2023
Infection prevention control week is about raising awareness for the important role we all play in keeping patients safe from infection.
Infection control during COVID-19
Supporting our most vulnerable people
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 the month of 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.
Supporting our most vulnerable people
World Menopause Day
18 October 2023
Raising awareness for women who are feeling lost and going through Menopause and need support.
International Menopause Society
National Work Life Week
2-6 October 2023
For employers to show employees, and potential candidates your organisation has a flexible working culture and appreciates work-life balance.
World Mental Health Day
10 October 2023
An opportunity to raise awareness and advocacy against mental health stigma.
How managers can support workplace mental wellbeing
Mental health in the workplace
Coming Out Day
11 October 2023
An awareness day for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate being their authentic selves.
Bone and Joint Week
12-20 October 2023
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.
Allied Health Professions Day
14 October 2023
Allied health professions (AHPs) Day is an annual opportunity for the 14 professions in the AHP Community to come together in celebration, showcasing the impact they make in delivering high quality care.
World Menopause Awareness Day
18 October 2023
Raising awareness for women who are feeling lost and going through Menopause and need support.
International Menopause Society
Menopause and the workplace webinar
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week
18-22 October 2023
Raise awareness and understanding of preventable malnutrition in local communities and with health and social care professionals.
International Pronouns Day
19 October 2023
Seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.
International Stammering/stuttering Awareness Day
22 October 2023
Stammering associations, individuals and groups around the world organise events to raise awareness of stuttering.
International Stammering Awareness Day
International Stress Awareness Week
30 October – 3 November 2023
International Stress Awareness Week was founded to raise awareness about stress prevention. 2023’s theme is ‘Beyond Stress Management: From Stigma to Solutions’.
International Stress Awareness Week
National Stress Awareness Day
TBC November 2023
Raise awareness, publicity and profile of stress and its impact, and reduce stigma while promoting the importance of wellbeing and stress reduction.
Self Care Week
TBC November 2023
Self Care Week is an annual UK-wide national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations
Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month
November
Responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health.
Mental health in the workplace
Trans Awareness Week
13-19 November 2023
This week helps raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face.
Interfaith Week
13-20 November 2023
The aims of Inter Faith Week are to strengthen good inter-faith relations at all levels.
Anti-bullying Week
13-19 November 2023
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.
International Men’s Day
19 November 2023
Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
20 November 2023
An annual observance to remember those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (GLAAD)
Disability History Month
16 November – 16 December 2023
A month of activity to raise awareness and support people with disabilities.
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence
25 November – 10 December 2023
A time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
Domestic violence and abuse: supporting staff
National Grief Awareness Week
TBC December 2023
To raise awareness of the impact of grief.
International Day of People with Disabilities
TBC December 2023
Since 1992, the United Nations IDPD has been annually celebrated around the world.
World Aids Day
1 December 2023
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.
#PurpleLightUp Day
3 December 2023
A global movement that celebrates and draws attention to the economic contribution of the 386 million disabled employees around the world.
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.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 March 2023
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
28 March – 3 April 2023
An opportunity to get involved in helping to create a society that supports autistic people.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 March 2023
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
26 April 2023
Recognises and celebrates the contributions of lesbians.
On Your Feet Britain
27 April 2023
Workers across Britain unite together and participate in a variety of fun and simple activities to #SitLess and #MoveMore at work.
National Walking Month
May
Encourages people to walk more throughout May.
National Conversation Week
TBC May 2023
National Conversation Week encourages people to take the time to speak to those around them.
Sun Awareness Week
1-7 May 2023
Get involved in raising awareness across the UK by ordering free posters and leaflets from the Sun Awareness range.
British Association of Dermatologists
Deaf Awareness Week
2-8 May 2023
The aim of Deaf Awareness Week is to raise awareness of hearing loss in the UK and its impact on people’s lives.
International Day of the Midwife
5 May 2023
A day to celebrate midwives and showcase key stories from your nursing workforce in your organisation.
International Confederation of Midwives
World Hand Hygiene Day
5 May 2023
Aiming to prevent healthcare-associated sepsis through hand hygiene and infection prevention and control action.
Infection control during COVID-19
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week
9-13 May 2023
A national platform for organisations to highlight their work to create a fairer and more inclusive NHS for patients and staff.
National Day for Staff Networks
11 May 2023
The national day for staff networks aims to encourage collaboration, support aligned activity and further inspire the voice of network members.
National Day for Staff Networks
International Nurses Day
12 May 2023
A day to celebrate nurses and showcase key stories from your nursing workforce in your organisation.
International Council of Nurses
National Numeracy Day
13 May 2023
Led by National Numeracy, this day involves different activities and events to encourage everyone to build their confidence with numbers.
Mental Health Awareness Week
15-21 May 2023
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
Mental health in the workplace
Learning at Work Week
16-22 May 2023
Celebrate lifelong learning at work, explore learning and build learning cultures everywhere!
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
17 May 2023
International events raising awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulating interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
19 May 2023
To get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
International Human Resources Day
20 May 2023
An international day of recognition for all the hardworking HR and people professionals around the world.
International Human Resources Day
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
TBC June 2023
Around 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year.
Long-term health conditions, NHS Employers
Supporting our most vulnerable people
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 2023
The NHS is supported by around 2 million volunteers every year and most NHS organisations celebrate their contribution during National Volunteers’ Week.
Bike Week
5-11 June 2023
Encouraging people to get out cycling and switch to cycling as the best way to get around.
National Carers’ Week
5-11 June 2023
Raising awareness of caring by highlighting the challenges that carers face and recognise the contribution they make.
BNF Healthy Eating Week
12-16 June 2023
Have 5 A Day; Drink plenty; Get active; and try something new.
Men’s Health Week
12-18 June 2023
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.
Supporting our most vulnerable people
World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2023
Raising awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and thanking voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
National Clean Air Day
15 June 2023
A chance for the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action.
Autistic Pride Day
18 June 2023
Recognising the importance of pride for autistic people and its role in bringing about positive changes in the broader society.
Learning Disability Week
20-26 June 2023
Raising awareness about the issues that are important to people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
UK Windrush Day
22 June 2023
Marking the anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at the Port of Tilbury, near London, on 22 June 1948.
Armed Forces Day
25 June 2023
To commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.