All Your Health Awareness Days for February 2024
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day, observed on February 14 (Valentines Day) every year, aims to raise awareness and educate people about congenital heart defects (C.H.D.), a lethal constellation of birth defects that affects the heart. Do you know that eight out of every 1000 children born will have some form of a congenital heart defect? Yes, a congenital heart defect is a killer condition that claims the lives of thousands of people every year. Read lots more about on Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day on National Today.
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National Heart Month - February 2024 - In the UK, someone dies from a heart or circulatory condition every three minutes.
Whether it's losing a loved one to sudden cardiac arrest or coping with the devastating impact of heart failure, far too many of us have felt the pain of heart and circulatory conditions. But with your help, we can give more hearts a chance.
This Heart Month, Go Red to raise money for lifesaving research. It could be wearing red at work, organising a healthy red bake sale or taking on a sponsored challenge. Or you could learn CPR in 15 minutes free with RevivR. Whatever it takes to help protect the hearts of people you love. For lots more details on how you can support National Heart Month head to the British Heart Foundation website here.
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Tinnitus Awareness Week 5-11th February 2024. Chime,is leading advocate for Tinnitus awareness and support, as such we are proud to announce a series of online seminars as part of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2024. The event, will offer invaluable insights into managing tinnitus, covering topics such as Insomnia, Hearing Loss, and Self Care. Tinnitus Awareness Week will take place from Monday, February 5th, to Sunday, February 11th and our seminars will run from 11am - 12noon from Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th. For more details head to the Chime website. Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that do not come from an outside source. It's not usually a sign of anything serious and may get better by itself.
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Rare Disease Day - 29th February 2024 - Raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers. There are thousands of events in over 100 countries. Every year, thousands of events are organised across the world. To find out more head to the Rare Disease Day website here.
Did you know there are over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease. Together across borders, and across the 6000+ rare diseases they work towards more equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, care and social opportunity.
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World Cancer Day 4th February 2024 - is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all - no matter who you are or where you live.
Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.
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World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to taking the lead in convening, capacity building and advocacy initiatives that unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. For more details head to the World Cancer Day website here.
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Time To Talk Day 1st February 2024 - It's the nation's biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.
Time to Talk Day 2024 will take place 1 February 2024. It’s run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and is being delivered in partnership with Co-op for the third year running. Across the UK, it’s delivered by See Me in Scotland, Inspire in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales.
The more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s even harder to say how you really feel. But a conversation has the power to change lives.
Time to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health. More details on Time To Talk Day website here.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 26th February - 3rd March 2024 - This year they are shining a light on a health condition that we know doesn't always get the attention it deserves: ARFID.
ARFID stands for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and is a largely unknown and misunderstood eating disorder. ARFID can have serious consequences for health if left untreated.
The number of people affected by ARFID is unknown. Treatment is not available nationwide and people with ARFID, or who suspect they may have it, struggle to access the help they need.
There are many ways you can get involved in EDAW 2024. Follow Eating Disorder Awareness Week website and socials, subscribe to receive our emails or use this website to find out more in the coming weeks.
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Raynaud’s Awareness Month 1st - 29th February - Raynaud’s Awareness Month is an annual campaign designed to shed light on Raynaud’s phenomenon, a vascular disorder that leads to reduced blood flow to the extremities in response to cold temperatures or stress. During this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals work together to provide information, support, and resources for people affected by this condition.
You can get involved with their campaign by writing to your MP to demand help with heating costs for people with Raynaud's and you can also help spread the word by hosting a Catch up with a Coffee, following Raynaud's Awareness Month on social media and keep the conversation going.
Source: National Today Chime BHF Rare Disease Day World Cancer Day Time to Talk Eating Disorders Awareness Week Awareness Days Raynaud's Awareness Month
