Public Health News - Campaigns

Public health news: December 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.

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.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a key international moment to call for an end to violence against women and girls. It runs from 25th November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) until 10th December, Human Rights Day.

Find out more at 16 Days of Activism.

Dry January

Look out for our exciting new BOSS IT campaign launching from 16 December and be the first in line to reshare and spread the word.

Find out more at Dry January.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20-26 January)

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week encourages women to reduce their risk of the disease by promoting the steps they can take to look after their health.

Find out more at Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Children's Mental Health Week (3-9 February)

This year we're partnering with Here4You, supported by The Walt Disney Company and the Inside Out 2 characters to explore our theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.

Find out more at Children's Mental Health Week.

National HIV Testing Week (10 - 16 February)

 Find out more at National HIV Testing Week.

Safer Internet Day

The theme this year is 'Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online'.

Find out more at Safer Internet 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.

Follow us on Facebook (@AbetterUSouthTyneside), X, formerly Twitter (@Become_AbetterU) and our new Instagram (@Become_AbetterU) for up to date information on the campaigns we're supporting.