​ April 2026 
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month falls in April each year.
IBS is the most common disorder of the digestive system, with up to one-third of the UK population experiencing symptoms. For more information, click the link.
7 April is World Health Day - It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. For more information, click the link.
World Immunisation Week 2026 runs from 24–30 April 2026, with the theme "For every generation, vaccines work". For more information, click the link.
​ May 2026
Lets make May purple for Stroke Awareness Month. Every day in May, another 240 people will face the life-changing impact of a stroke. A stroke can change a life in seconds, leaving survivors unable to walk, speak, or live independently. For more information, click the link.
Encouraging people to walk more throughout May. For more information, click the link.
The 4th to the 10th May is Dying Matters Awareness Week, a time to encourage all communities to have open conversations about dying. For more information, click the link.
For Deaf Awareness Week, the 4th to the 10th May are dedicated to raising awareness of hearing loss and its impact on people's lives. For more information, click the link.
The 11th to the 17th May is Mental Health Awareness Week. For more information, click the link.
On the 12th May we celebrate our incredible nurses, working so hard every day to improve patient lives. For more information, click the link.
ME Awareness Week from the 12th to the 18th May aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of ME and the support that sufferers need. For more information, click the link.
The 18th to the 24th May is a full week dedicated to amplifying awareness, sparking conversation and sharing the tools everyone needs to reduce their breast cancer risk. For more information, click the link.