What is National Self-Care Week? Self-Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. The theme is “Mind & Body” The Self Care Forum has been organising Self-Care Week since 2011   Messages to promote during Self-Care Week Taking Vitamin D supplements, particularly […]

Raise awareness and understanding of preventable malnutrition in local communities and with health and social care professionals.   BAPEN is delighted to be joining forces with the Malnutrition Task Force (MTF) once again to run UK Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024 (#UKMAW2024), which will take place between 11th – 17th November. We encourage you to get […]

Responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces, Movember aims to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health.   Growing a Mo is like wearing a symbol representing healthier men and a healthier world, all Movember long. It tells everyone you walk past that a healthier world matters.   Shave down at the start […]

The Stroke Research Team at UCLAN are having a community engagement event ‘Stroke Matters’ on: Sunday 17th November 2024 10am – 2pm Catherine Beckett Centre, Deepdale Road   They will have different interactive stations in the hall with ‘just one thing’ to support reducing the risk of stroke, including being active (they have drumming, walking […]

  There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well this winter. This includes getting your winter vaccinations.   This autumn and winter the NHS is offering free vaccines to those most at risk of being unwell if they catch COVID.   Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the […]

  World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being.   The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy.   The top 9 symptoms of menopause are: […]

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a special moment to reflect, remember and reach out. We know the pregnancy journey can be difficult and can sometimes feel hopeless, confusing and even isolating. At times, this path can seem impossible and often unpredictable, leaving you unsure of where your journey will take you next. Some steps can […]

  Every October, communities around the country come together to recognise Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast cancer awareness, education, screening, fundraising, and more. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a time to honour those who have been treated for breast cancer or are living with metastatic breast cancer.   The […]