Public Health News - Campaigns

Public health news: June 2024

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

Better Health and Every Mind Matters

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.

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

Find out more at Better Health and Every Mind Matters.

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: Help Us, Help You

For information, visit Better Health: Help us, help you.

Blood pressure testing campaign

Find out more at No Clue Blood Pressure Campaign.

Prepare

The information on this site is designed to help you prepare for emergencies, be more informed about hazards, and get involved in activities to support yourself and your community before, during and after an emergency.

Find out more at GOV.UK: Prepare.

Whooping cough vaccination

Whooping cough (pertussis) rates have risen sharply in recent years and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk.

Pregnant women can help protect their babies by getting vaccinated, ideally from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks pregnant.

Find out more at Whooping Cough Vaccination.

National Smile Month (13 May to 13 June)

This year's theme is 'Love your smile'.

Find out more at National Smile Month.

Volunteer Week (3 to 9 June)

This year is the 40th anniversary of Volunteer Week.

Find out more at Volunteer Week.

Carer's Week (10 to 16 June)

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

Find out more at Carer's Week.

Learning Disability Week (17 to 23 June)

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

Find out more at Learning Disability Week.

Alcohol is Toxic (June)

Alcohol is Toxic but reducing your drinking reduces the risks from alcohol this summer

Find out more at Alcohol is Toxic.

Alcohol Awareness Week (1 to 7 July)

This year's theme is 'Understanding alcohol harm'.

 Find out more at Alcohol Awareness Week.

Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August)

This year's theme is 'Closing the gap - breastfeeding for all'.

Find out more at Breastfeeding Week.

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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