So what month is October the awareness month of? We take a snapshot from the NHS Calendar of national campaigns 2024. It is also one of the cancer awareness months.
1st-7th Oct: Dyspraxia Awareness Week
This week-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of dyspraxia, a neurological condition that can interfere with daily living by impairing motor skills and coordination. This campaign also seeks to advance understanding and support for dyspraxic individuals.
7th-12th October: Back Care Awareness Week
This awareness week highlights the impact that back pain can have on peoples' lives. Additionally, it raises awareness of different approaches to back pain management and treatment.
9th-15th October: Baby Loss Awareness Week
The week's objectives are to support bereaved families and increase awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. You are never alone in your loss.
10th Oct: World Suicide Prevention Day
Annually, global communities and organisations unite to promote awareness about ways to reduce the number of suicide deaths worldwide. For additional information, go to Samaritans.
10th Oct: World Mental Health Day
10th Oct 2024, is designated World Mental Health Day. Every year, the World Federation for Mental Health decides the official theme.
13th-19th October: Infection Prevention Control Week
The goal of infection prevention control week is to increase public awareness of the critical role that each of us plays in protecting patients from infection. Any action we can take to stop an infection can avoid a great deal of health issues in the future.
18th October: World Menopause Day
This annual event takes place on that day each year. The day aims to promote public knowledge about menopause and the resources available to enhance their physical and mental well-being. We want women and professionals to take part in this worldwide awareness-building initiative by printing and distributing these materials, planning community engagement events, and sharing posts on World Menopause Day social media.
22 October: International Stammering Awareness Day
Globally, a variety of organisations and individuals bring attention to this frequently overlooked condition.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is the month of awareness of breast cancer. Raising money to stop breast cancer is something you can do. Together, let's defeat breast cancer.
National Cholesterol Month
October is National Cholesterol Month, a time that highlights the need to keep cholesterol levels within a healthy range.
This month aims to promote awareness of the risks associated with high cholesterol and generate donations for HEART UK.
Sober October
This is your chance to abstain from alcohol for a month. You can choose to do this for charitable purposes, your own health, or both.
Stoptober
The Department of Health and Social Care's annual stop smoking campaign, known as Stoptober, is based on research showing that smokers who successfully quit for a full 28 days are five times more likely to do so in the future. Stoptober was launched in 2012 and helped over 2.4 million people quit smoking.