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World Breastfeeding Week
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-07
#WBW2026 will focus on tracking progress and evaluating breastfeeding impact on nutrition, food security and poverty reduction with highlights of successful implementation and lessons learnt. In 2026, the WBW-SDG campaign will enter its third cycle and will focus on tracking progress in Thematic Area 1: Nutrition, food security and poverty reduction. The campaign will measure progress, showcase global and regional statistics with highlights of what works and what needs further improvement.

Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding will ensure optimum nutrition, food security and poverty reduction. Breastfeeding saves both the infant and maternal lives. It also supports nutrition, development and lifelong health. Breastmilk is a low-cost, locally available nutrition for all, hence promoting equity with economic returns to families and nations. We invite all the actors in the Warm Chain of Support for Breastfeeding to join us in understanding what is working in countries that are reporting good breastfeeding progress.

#Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in our society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities. It is essential that no-one is left behind especially vulnerable mothers who may need additional support to reduce breastfeeding inequalities.
Target audiences including governments, policymakers, workplaces, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles in empowering families and sustaining breastfeeding-friendly environments in the post-pandemic work life. The theme is aligned with thematic area 4 of the WBW-SDG 2030 campaign.

#EnablingBreastfeeding #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #BreastfeedingSupport #StrengthenWhatWorks

Source: World Breastfeeding Week 2026

National Allotment Week
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-16
This year, National Allotment Week will run from 10th-16th August with the theme of “Grow to Learn.”
It’s a great chance to explore how allotments support healthier lifestyles and stronger communities. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just getting started, events are taking place across the UK.
Gardening can help people cope with stress and mental health issues. One of the best ways to have a calmer, more optimistic mindset is to immerse yourself in nature and nurture plants.
Join in the week-long celebration by signing up for a local gardening class. Invite your neighbours and friends to a seed and plant swap. It’s also a great way for you to get some exercise and connect with your friends and neighbours.
Source: national_allotments_week (thenas.org.uk)

National Eczema Week
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-19
National Eczema Week is from 12th-19th September this year.
The More than “Just an Itch” campaign will highlight the debilitating nature of #Eczema and its profound effect on people’s lives, shining a light on the mental health impacts of eczema that are so often overlooked.
A recently conducted online patient survey to better understand how eczema affects people’s emotional, social and personal well-being, shockingly showed 91% of respondents said their eczema made them feel self-conscious or embarrassed, and 83% were envious of those who do not have eczema. Around 4 in 5 respondents thought that eczema reduces patients’ quality of life.
Living with eczema can be physically uncomfortable, but it also takes an emotional toll. The persistent itching, pain, and visible appearance of eczema patches can lead to feelings of self-consciousness, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. People with eczema may experience frustration, embarrassment, along with greater anxiety and depression due to the constant struggle with their skin condition – it really is #MoreThanJustAnItch.
Through sharing stories of eczema patients’ experiences, resilience, and coping mechanisms, we can help reduce the stigma associated with the condition and foster an environment of empathy and understanding. We also want to encourage and empower people to open up and share how they really feel about living with this long-term condition.
Source: National Eczema Society

Great British Beach Clean
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-27
This week is the Great British Beach Clean!
It’s an event where people from across the UK come together to tidy up their local beaches. There are hundreds of beach cleans taking place over the week, so it’s worth checking if there’s one happening in your local area.
The week also presents an opportunity to record the levels of litter found on UK beaches.
Thanks to the hard work of volunteers all across the UK and Channel Islands, 2025 Great British Beach Clean was a smashing success!
We were delighted to see even more of you join us at the beach this year,

232,229 litter items removed

6,482 volunteers

97 miles of beach cleaned

It’s easy to get involved. Simply find a beach clean near you or organise your own. We’ve got lots of guides and resources available to help you get set up.
Beach cleans are fun for all the family (including dogs!), and the data collected helps us to campaign for positive change for the ocean.
#GreatBritishBeachClean
Find out more here: Great British Beach Clean | What you can do | Marine Conservation Society (mcsuk.org)

Organ Donation Week
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-27
This year, for Organ Donation Week this September we want as many local landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink, to help raise awareness of the incredible gift of organ donation, and to encourage people to confirm their decision on the Register.
Organ Donation Week 2026 will be held on Monday 21st September to Sunday 27th September.
We hope you can join us to celebrate the gift of life and help build awareness of the incredible difference organ donation can make.
Think pink this Organ Donation Week
Organ Donation Week is the perfect time for people to confirm their support for organ donation by adding their name and decision to the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Often, people need reminding to think or talk about organ donation, and what better visual prompt than a vibrant pink building? Pink is the colour of the organ donation card and the more buildings lit pink the more awareness raised for this life-saving gift.

Source: Turn the skies pink for Organ Donation Week – NHS Blood and Transplant (nhsbt.nhs.uk)
#ThinkPink #OrganDonation #SaveALife

Migraine Awareness Week
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-27
For this year’s Migraine Awareness Week The Migraine Trust are asking you to join them in their campaign for #BetterMigraineCare. Help them to raise awareness for the one in seven adults and one in ten children in the UK living with migraine.
#Migraine has been dismissed for too long as “just a headache”, despite it being a complex and debilitating neurological disorder. We know that for those living with migraine it has a significant impact on their quality of life, impacting their mental health, relationships, education and their ability to work.
Join the #BetterMigraineCare conversation on social media and share your experience of living with migraine for #MAW26
#MigraineAwarenessWeek #MoreThanJustAHeadache
Source: Migraine Awareness Week – The Migraine Trust
