Public Health News - Campaigns

Find out what campaigns we're supporting this quarter.

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.

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Better Health: Healthier Families

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

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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.

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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.

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Winter Vaccinations

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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.

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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.

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NHS 111 - Mental Health 兔子先生

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.

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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.

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Sexual Health Week (9 to 15 September 2024)

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

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Learning Disability Week (17 to 23 June 2024)

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

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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.

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Stoptober

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

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International Day of Older People (1 October)

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

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World Mental Health Day (10 October)

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

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Self-Care Week (18-24 November)

The theme this year is 'Mind and Body'.

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Carer's Rights Day (23 November)

The theme this year is 'recognising your rights'.

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White Ribbon Day (25 November)

The theme this year is 'It starts with Men'

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

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World Aids Day (1 December)

The theme this year is 'remember and commit'.

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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 .

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