aWARENESS DAYS/EVENTS AND ADVICE THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
There are a huge number of awareness days (and awareness weeks and months for that matter)
We have collected information about some that are recent and those that are coming along soon that might be of help to you. They cover all aspects of life activity aimed at providing you with information in one handy location that might make a big difference to you and your nearest and dearest.
Go to the awareness web site for lots of information about awareness, education and information events. www.awarenessdays.com/uk/
And if you have missed something you are interested in, check the web site and most of these events are at least every year.
We have collected information about some that are recent and those that are coming along soon that might be of help to you. They cover all aspects of life activity aimed at providing you with information in one handy location that might make a big difference to you and your nearest and dearest.
Go to the awareness web site for lots of information about awareness, education and information events. www.awarenessdays.com/uk/
And if you have missed something you are interested in, check the web site and most of these events are at least every year.
SEXUAL AWARENESS AND VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK feb 5-11 2018
SEXUAL AWARENESS AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE WEEK
You can join the conversation on social media using #itsnotok and follow us @itsnotok2018. You can even add our Facebook cover and Twitter banner to your profile to show your support.Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download
You can go to a local event and meet like minded people.
Or how about organising your own event? Check out our suggestions for events or read about past events for inspiration.
If you are an organisation you can recycle or create a campaign with the #itsnotok logo and hashtag to promote awareness of your services, prevention, support etc. as well as participate in social media conversations and involve your local media and community.
You can join the conversation on social media using #itsnotok and follow us @itsnotok2018. You can even add our Facebook cover and Twitter banner to your profile to show your support.Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download
You can go to a local event and meet like minded people.
Or how about organising your own event? Check out our suggestions for events or read about past events for inspiration.
If you are an organisation you can recycle or create a campaign with the #itsnotok logo and hashtag to promote awareness of your services, prevention, support etc. as well as participate in social media conversations and involve your local media and community.
NATIONAL BUG BUSTING DAY JANUARY 31
NATIONAL BUG BUSTING DAY
Why take part on Bug Busting Days?Because informed, united action stops head lice from circulating endlessly.Combing wet, conditioned hair with a Bug Buster comb is a reliable detection method even when very few lice are present. Thoroughly wet lice stay still; dry or damp lice move quickly away from disturbance evading detection.
Bug Busting is an educational programme in reliable head louse detection. It delivers the ‘whole school approach’ (National Healthy School Standard). Check on http://www.chc.org/homedir/whatisbugbusting.cfm
Why take part on Bug Busting Days?Because informed, united action stops head lice from circulating endlessly.Combing wet, conditioned hair with a Bug Buster comb is a reliable detection method even when very few lice are present. Thoroughly wet lice stay still; dry or damp lice move quickly away from disturbance evading detection.
Bug Busting is an educational programme in reliable head louse detection. It delivers the ‘whole school approach’ (National Healthy School Standard). Check on http://www.chc.org/homedir/whatisbugbusting.cfm
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 27 JANUARY
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is the charity which promotes and supports Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). 27 January is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people killed in the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. 27 January marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is the charity which promotes and supports Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). 27 January is the day for everyone to remember the millions of people killed in the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. 27 January marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK 22-28 JANUARY
BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK
Big Energy Saving Week runs from 22 to 28 January 2018. It is a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.
The week focuses on raising public awareness of how to switch energy supplier or tariff to get the best deal, access discounts and make homes energy efficient. This is the 7th Big Energy Saving Week and is a partnership between Citizens Advice, the Energy Saving Trust and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy with the support of numerous organisations, charities and companies.
Use the Citizens Advice price comparison tool to compare prices from different energy suppliers. Call the Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 for energy advice
Big Energy Saving Week runs from 22 to 28 January 2018. It is a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.
The week focuses on raising public awareness of how to switch energy supplier or tariff to get the best deal, access discounts and make homes energy efficient. This is the 7th Big Energy Saving Week and is a partnership between Citizens Advice, the Energy Saving Trust and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy with the support of numerous organisations, charities and companies.
Use the Citizens Advice price comparison tool to compare prices from different energy suppliers. Call the Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 for energy advice
SMEAR FOR SMEAR 22-28 JANUARY
SMEAR FOR SMEAR
Join us from Monday 22 – Sunday 28 January to ensure more women know how they can reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
For any extra information about the campaign, please email media@jostrust.org.uk
The facts
Every day in the UK 9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer
Around 2 women lose their lives from the disease every day
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35
75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by cervical screening (smear tests)
However 1 in 4 women do not attend this potentially life-saving test
Join us from Monday 22 – Sunday 28 January to ensure more women know how they can reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
For any extra information about the campaign, please email media@jostrust.org.uk
The facts
Every day in the UK 9 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer
Around 2 women lose their lives from the disease every day
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35
75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by cervical screening (smear tests)
However 1 in 4 women do not attend this potentially life-saving test
- Our research
Almost half a million young women aged 25-29 did not attend cervical screening last year, this Cervical Cancer Prevention Week aims to change this.
You can download our full infographic to view all statistics from our research.
- Display our information materials, order them on our website.
- Share the message, write a blog on your website and share your activities on social media.
- Create a news story, contact your local newspaper to let them know about the campaign.
- Hold an awareness day in your office, ensure your colleagues know about cervical screening and the symptoms of cervical cancer. Check out some tips on raising awareness locally.
- Host a fundraising event, bake cakes, dress in pink and organise a work quiz or sponsored cycle.
- Text JCCT17 £5 to 70070 to support our work to see cervical cancer prevented in the UK
DRY JANUARY 2018
DRY JANUARY 2018
Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s flagship campaign which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past 5 years.
Taking part in our campaign is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days.
In the words of Professor Kevin Moore: “If someone had a health product that did all that in one month, they would be raking it in.”
It all started back in 2011. To read more about the Dry January campaign, how it all started and how it’s grown in 5 years – check out our history.
Check on their web site
https://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Site/dry-january/Category/dry-january-story
Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s flagship campaign which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past 5 years.
Taking part in our campaign is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days.
In the words of Professor Kevin Moore: “If someone had a health product that did all that in one month, they would be raking it in.”
It all started back in 2011. To read more about the Dry January campaign, how it all started and how it’s grown in 5 years – check out our history.
Check on their web site
https://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Site/dry-january/Category/dry-january-story
NATIONAL CUP CAke week 19-25 September
LET THEM EAT CAKE! ITS NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK
The 8th National Cupcake Week is 19-25 September 2016. Organised by British Baker magazine, it celebrates the gloriously sweet bundles of joy that are cupcakes! Web site; nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk
Twitter https://twitter.com/cupcakeweek?lang=en
Get your apron on for National Cupcake Week if you have got an urge to bake and just ‘knead’ to satisfy that sweet tooth. Created by British Baker Magazine, the week celebrates cupcakes of every shape and decoration and hopes to get you and I not just eating cupcakes but baking them too!
In 2014 Daniel Addy, Chef Dan’s Cakes was crowned the Professional Overall Winner for his Chocolate and Ameretto Cupcake.
The 8th National Cupcake Week is 19-25 September 2016. Organised by British Baker magazine, it celebrates the gloriously sweet bundles of joy that are cupcakes! Web site; nationalcupcakeweek.co.uk
Twitter https://twitter.com/cupcakeweek?lang=en
Get your apron on for National Cupcake Week if you have got an urge to bake and just ‘knead’ to satisfy that sweet tooth. Created by British Baker Magazine, the week celebrates cupcakes of every shape and decoration and hopes to get you and I not just eating cupcakes but baking them too!
In 2014 Daniel Addy, Chef Dan’s Cakes was crowned the Professional Overall Winner for his Chocolate and Ameretto Cupcake.
SAMARITANS AWARENESS DAY JULY 24 2017
What is Samaritans Awareness Day?
24th July is 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day, so get involved in the worthwhile cause of raising awareness for the important work that The Samaritans carry out.
We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Find out why our service works and what you can expect when contacting us. If you have any concerns about our service before you try it, hear from others about how we've helped them. Please don’t suffer alone. SAMARITANS WEB SITE LINK
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123.We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call. You don't have to be suicidal to call us.
24th July is 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day, so get involved in the worthwhile cause of raising awareness for the important work that The Samaritans carry out.
We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Find out why our service works and what you can expect when contacting us. If you have any concerns about our service before you try it, hear from others about how we've helped them. Please don’t suffer alone. SAMARITANS WEB SITE LINK
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123.We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call. You don't have to be suicidal to call us.
national walking month - may
What is National Walking Month?
May is National Walking Month. National Walking Month is a campaign to promote the benefits of walking and to get everyone walking, no matter what your level of fitness is. Walking is simple and free and one of the easiest ways to be more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Click here for lots of information about how you can get involved.
May is National Walking Month. National Walking Month is a campaign to promote the benefits of walking and to get everyone walking, no matter what your level of fitness is. Walking is simple and free and one of the easiest ways to be more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Click here for lots of information about how you can get involved.
world cancer day feb 4 2017
What is World Cancer Day? 4 February is World Cancer Day. When millions of people unite in the fight against cancer. On this day, everyone who shows their support will raise vital funds for life saving research. Play your part by wearing a Unity Band® or donating right now.
Find out more about World Cancer Day 2017
Why we're uniting Cancer is the biggest killer worldwide. With your support, our researchers have helped double survival rates in the last 40 years. With just £17, you can fund one hour of life saving research. Help save more lives. Donate right now to play your part this World Cancer Day. Donate to save lives
Find out more about World Cancer Day 2017
Why we're uniting Cancer is the biggest killer worldwide. With your support, our researchers have helped double survival rates in the last 40 years. With just £17, you can fund one hour of life saving research. Help save more lives. Donate right now to play your part this World Cancer Day. Donate to save lives
SAY NO TO CIGGIES - NATIONAL NO SMOKING DAY MARCH 8
No Smoking Day has been running since Ash Wednesday in 1983, when it was called Quit for the Day.
Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health. If you're a smoker, stopping smoking is the single most important step you can take to protect the health of your heart. Smokers are almost twice as likely to have a heart attack compared with people who have never smoked.
Stopping smoking has huge benefits and it’s never too late to give up.
Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health, and the good news is that the risk to your heart health decreases significantly soon after you stop. By quitting you’ll be improving your own health by dramatically reducing your risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and a variety of cancers. You’ll feel better, and have more money to spend on other things that you enjoy.
Remember that you’re not alone. You can get support to quit.
OnlineDownload the Stop smoking booklet, and join the free Heart Matters service, who can help you with support and advice.
On the phoneYou can also call the NHS Smoking Helpline
In England 0800 434 6677
In Wales 0800 085 2219
In Scotland 0800 84 84 84
In Northern Ireland 0808 812 8008
Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health. If you're a smoker, stopping smoking is the single most important step you can take to protect the health of your heart. Smokers are almost twice as likely to have a heart attack compared with people who have never smoked.
Stopping smoking has huge benefits and it’s never too late to give up.
Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health, and the good news is that the risk to your heart health decreases significantly soon after you stop. By quitting you’ll be improving your own health by dramatically reducing your risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and a variety of cancers. You’ll feel better, and have more money to spend on other things that you enjoy.
Remember that you’re not alone. You can get support to quit.
OnlineDownload the Stop smoking booklet, and join the free Heart Matters service, who can help you with support and advice.
On the phoneYou can also call the NHS Smoking Helpline
In England 0800 434 6677
In Wales 0800 085 2219
In Scotland 0800 84 84 84
In Northern Ireland 0808 812 8008
DRY JANUARY 2017
120 PEOPLE HAVE DIED ALREADY IN 2017 FROM DRINK-RELATED ILLNESSES
Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s flagship campaign which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past 5 years. Taking part in their campaign is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days.
In the words of Professor Kevin Moore:
“If someone had a health product that did all that in one month, they would be raking it in.”
It all started back in 2011. To read more about the Dry January campaign, how it all started and how it’s grown in 5 years – check out our history.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING See the Published paper on Voluntary Temporary Abstinence From Alcohol During “Dry January” and Subsequent Alcohol Use
Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s flagship campaign which has been changing the conversation about alcohol over the past 5 years. Taking part in their campaign is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some serious £££ by giving up alcohol for 31 days.
In the words of Professor Kevin Moore:
“If someone had a health product that did all that in one month, they would be raking it in.”
It all started back in 2011. To read more about the Dry January campaign, how it all started and how it’s grown in 5 years – check out our history.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING See the Published paper on Voluntary Temporary Abstinence From Alcohol During “Dry January” and Subsequent Alcohol Use
GET OFF THE COUCH! - NATIONAL OBESITY AWARENESS WEEK STARTING JAN 11 - 17 2017
One in four British adults is obese, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, prompting fears that the UK has become the "fat man of Europe". The UK has the highest level of obesity in Western Europe, ahead of countries such as France, Germany, Spain and Sweden, the 2013 report says. Obesity levels in the UK have more than trebled in the last 30 years and, on current estimates, more than half the population could be obese by 2050.
This January 11th through to the 17th, make a New Year’s resolution to help improve your health. Whether it’s cooking more healthily, avoiding snacks, or being a little more physically active, join in National Obesity Awareness week and make your healthy New Year’s resolution now. Click here for details. National Obesity Awareness Week
This January 11th through to the 17th, make a New Year’s resolution to help improve your health. Whether it’s cooking more healthily, avoiding snacks, or being a little more physically active, join in National Obesity Awareness week and make your healthy New Year’s resolution now. Click here for details. National Obesity Awareness Week
MIND YOUR BACK! - Spinal injury awareness day may 20th 2016
Every eight hours someone’s life changes in an instant as a result of spinal cord injury. It could happen to any of us at any time and its effects are devastating. Over 50,000 people are living in the UK and Ireland with spinal cord injury. That’s why on 20 May, four of the leading UK charities offering help and hope to people affected by spinal cord injury joined forces to raise awareness of the issue.
Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day is an annual event which raises much needed profile and funds for people affected by spinal cord injury. The four charities - Aspire, Back Up, Spinal Injuries Association and Spinal Research - offer practical help, support and research so that people with spinal cord injuries can fulfill their potential. Click on their web sites for more information about spinal injuries.
PREVENTING BACK INJURIES
There is lots of information on the web about preventing back injuries. You could start with the NHS page on preventing back injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day is an annual event which raises much needed profile and funds for people affected by spinal cord injury. The four charities - Aspire, Back Up, Spinal Injuries Association and Spinal Research - offer practical help, support and research so that people with spinal cord injuries can fulfill their potential. Click on their web sites for more information about spinal injuries.
PREVENTING BACK INJURIES
There is lots of information on the web about preventing back injuries. You could start with the NHS page on preventing back injuries