Public Health News - Campaigns

Public health news: September 2024

Find out more about the public health campaigns we're supporting this quarter.

Better Health

Getting healthy isn't about making big changes that don't stick. Little swaps each day can make a real difference and are easier to keep up.

We've got ideas to get you started today.

Find out more at Better Health.

Better Health: Healthier Families

We're here to help you and your family eat better and move more.

Find out more at NHS: Healthier Families.

Better Health: Start for Life

The place for trusted NHS advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

Find out more at NHS: Start for Life.

Better Health: Every Mind Matters

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and we have lots of advice and tools to help you manage yours.

For information, visit Better Health: Every Mind Matters.

Winter Vaccinations

Find out more at Winter Vaccinations.

Trusted Voices - Pregnancy Vaccines

The North East and North Cumbria's NHS has launched a new campaign to encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated against potentially deadly viruses including flu, whooping cough and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). As doctors and medical professionals, we want to reassure mums that the recommended vaccines are the best way to protect both your baby and yourself.

Find out more at Trusted Voices.

Stigma Kills

We all know someone who has experienced addiction at some point in their lives, from substance misuse to gambling or gaming addiction.

It's time we break down the wall of stigma and help more people access treatment just by taking a small step today. We can start by thinking about our attitudes, actions and beliefs so we can change things for the better.

Find out more at Stigma Kills.

NHS 111 - Mental Health Support

People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned family and loved ones can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional.

Find out more at NHS 111 - Mental Health Support.

Know Your Numbers Week

Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don't know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.

Find out more at Know Your Numbers.

Sexual Health Week (9 to 15 September 2024)

This year's theme is 'Putting carers on the map'.

Find out more at Sexual Health Week.

Learning Disability Week (17 to 23 June 2024)

This year's theme is 'Do you see me?'.

Find out more at Learning Disability Week.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on 10 September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness about how we can work together to create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

Find out more at World Suicide Prevention Day.

Stoptober

Stoptober is back this October to encourage and support smokers to quit for good.

 Find out more at Stoptober.

International Day of Older People (1 October)

The theme this year is 'Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide'

Find out more at International Day of Older People.

World Mental Health Day (10 October)

The theme this year is 'It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace'.

Find out more at World Mental Health Day

Self-Care Week (18-24 November)

The theme this year is 'Mind and Body'.

Find out more at Self-Care Week

Carer's Rights Day (23 November)

The theme this year is 'recognising your rights'.

Find out more at Carer's Rights Day

White Ribbon Day (25 November)

The theme this year is 'It starts with Men'

Find out more at White Ribbon Day

16 Days of Activism against gender based violence (25 November - 10 December)

Find out more at 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence

World Aids Day (1 December)

The theme this year is 'remember and commit'.

Find out more at World Aids Day

Campaigns website

The Campaign Resources website can help you to promote health messages in your organisation.

Whether you're looking to reduce kids' sugar consumption, deliver better adult health outcomes or increase cancer diagnosis and survival rates, you'll find everything you need, and more, in the Campaign Resource Centre.

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