Awareness Days 2025

Remembering the people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution, and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

To promote inter-faith understanding and harmony.

Getting people to talk about mental health and by doing so help change lives. Time to Change, Suicide prevention

Aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by encouraging individuals to take action. World Cancer Day

Annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships to shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. National Apprenticeship Week

Rare disease day is a patient led day to working towards equality in healthcare, diagnosis and therapies. Rare disease day

An international awareness event, fighting the myths and misunderstandings that surround eating disorders. Beat Eating Disorders

Recognises and celebrates the contributions of lesbians.

A day to celebrate midwives and showcase key stories from your nursing workforce in your organsiation. International Confederation of Midwives

Aiming to prevent healthcare-associated sepsis through hand hygiene and infection prevention and control action. WHO

The aim of Deaf Awareness Week is to raise awareness of hearing loss in the UK and its impact on people’s lives. Deaf Awareness Week

A global holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. International Women’s Day

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

Help encourage as many smokers as possible to quit on No Smoking Day by organising your own event. British Heart Foundation

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

Led by National Numeracy, this day involves different activites and events to encourage everyone to build their confidence with numbers. National Numeracy

Celebrating the dedication and skills of those who carry out clinical trials. Clinical Trials Day

An international day of recognition for all the hardworking HR and people professionals around the world. International Human Resources Day

A week to encourage all communities to have open conversations about dying. Dying Matters Awareness Week

The NHS is supported by around 2 million volunteers every year and most NHS organisations celebrate their contribution during National Volunteers’ Week. Volunteers’ Week

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. Men’s Health Forum, Suicide prevention

Encouranging people to get out cycling and switch to cycling as the best way to get around. Cycling Week

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. Give Blood

Raising awareness about the issues that are important to people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Mencap

Marking the anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at the Port of Tilbury, near London, on 22 June 1948. UK Windrush Day

A chance for the whole country to come together and improve air quality through collective action. Clean Air Day

Around 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year. Jo’s Trust

A chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. Alcohol Change

The global campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues. World Breastfeeding Awareness Week

UK’s biggest cycle commuting event. Cycle to work day

Promoting worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. International Association of Suicide Prevention, Suicide prevention

An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis. World Sepsis Day

A day to remember health and care workers who have died by suicide. National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers

Celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf. The UN

A day to recognise and celebrate the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. World Pharmacists Day

Raising awareness of infant crying and supporting carers to cope. ICON week

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

Designed to celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms. Inclusive Employers

A week for raising awareness on the importance of preparing and saving for retirement. Pension Awareness Week

Designed to celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms. Inclusive Employers

Raise awareness of the problems back pain can cause, as well as prevention and treatments. Musculoskeletal guidance

Give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone. Babyloss Awareness

An opportunity to raise awareness and advocacy against mental health stigma. World Mental Health Day

An awareness day for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate being their authentic selves.

Seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Pronouns Day

Developmental Language Disorder affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason. DLD Day

Raising awareness for women who are feeling lost and going through Menopause and need support. International Menopause Society, Menopause and the workplace

Infection prevention control week is about raising awareness for the important role we all play in keeping patients safe from infection. Infection Prevention Control Week

Recognising the extraordinary contributions of pharmacy technicians to patient care and their essential role within the healthcare team. Pharmacy Technician Day

Stammering associations, individuals and groups around the world organise events to raise awareness of stuttering. International Stammering Awareness Day

Stammering associations, individuals and groups around the world organise events to raise awareness of stuttering. International Stammering Awareness Day

Acknowledges the contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings. National Pharmacy Week

Celebrating the AHP profession across England. AHP day

Raise awareness, publicity and profile of stress and its impact, and reduce stigma while promoting the importance of wellbeing and stress reduction. National Stress Awareness Week

Remembering the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms. Remembrance Sunday

To commemorate the end of hostilities of World War 1 Armistice Day

An annual opportunity for the psychological professions to come together to celebrate the impact PP Week

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. Anti-bullying Alliance Tackling bullying in the NHS infographic

This week helps raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. GLAAD

Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. National Self Care Week

An annual observance to remember those who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Rememberance (GLAAD)

The aims of Inter Faith Week are to strengthen good inter faith relations at all levels. Interfaith Week

Raise awareness and understanding of preventable malnutrition in local communities and with health and social care professionals. Malnutrition Awareness Week

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. World Aids Day

Since 1992, the United Nations IDPD has been annually celebrated around the world. UN IDPD