🌟 November Awareness Overview
This month we’re supporting a range of important health and wellbeing campaigns. Here’s what’s happening:
💜 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
- Often shows no early symptoms
- Knowing the signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes
- Look out for symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue
🥸 Movember – Men’s Health & Mental Health
- Focuses on men’s physical and mental wellbeing
- Encourages open conversations and checking in with friends
- A small chat can make a big difference
❄️ Winter Health & Warmth
- Keep warm, eat well, and stay active
- Check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours
- Layer clothing, reduce draughts, and enjoy hot meals and drinks
🌬️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Can affect anyone, not just smokers
- Persistent cough, chest pain or shortness of breath? Speak to your GP
- Early detection saves lives
👄 Mouth Cancer Awareness Month
- Look for ulcers or sores that don’t heal within three weeks
- Early diagnosis improves outcomes and treatment options
💙 Anti-Bullying Week (10–14 November)
- Highlights the impact of bullying both in person and online
- Encourages kindness, support and standing up for others
🏳️⚧️ Transgender Awareness Week (13–19 November)
- Promotes visibility, understanding and support for transgender and gender-diverse people
- A time to listen, learn and show allyship
♿ Disability History Month (14 November–20 December)
- Celebrates the achievements and voices of disabled people
- Encourages conversations about equality, inclusion and accessibility
🍽️ UK Malnutrition Week (17–23 November)
- Raises awareness of malnutrition and its impact on health
- Encourages seeking support if you’re concerned about yourself or others
🧘 National Self-Care Week (17–23 November)
- Focus on mental and physical wellbeing
- Take time for yourself and find what helps you feel good
🍭 Sugar Awareness Week (17–23 November)
- Highlights the importance of reducing sugar intake
- Encourages simple swaps and mindful eating habits
💊 Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18–24 November)
- Reminds us to use antibiotics responsibly
- Take them only as prescribed and always finish the full course
👨 International Men’s Day (19 November)
- Celebrates positive male role models
- Promotes men’s health and wellbeing
- Encourages open conversations about mental health
❤️ Carers’ Rights Day (20 November)
- Recognises unpaid carers and raises awareness of the support available
- A reminder that carers deserve care and recognition too
💫 Kindness & Connection
- Small actions — a check-in, a kind word, a smile — can make a big difference this month 💙