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National campaigns
1st Mar

NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS - APRIL 2026

World Autism Acceptance Week

30 March- 3 April 2026

An opportunity to get involved in helping to create a society that supports autistic people.

UN

 

Stress Awareness Month

April

Increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

 

Stress Management Society

Supporting our NHS people

 

 

Lesbian Visibility Day

26 April

Recognises and celebrates the contributions of lesbians.

National campaigns
1st Mar

National Campaigns - March

Brain Tumour Awareness Month

March

Raising vital awareness and funds to get closer to our vision of finding a cure for all types of brain tumours

Brain Tumour Awareness Month

 

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

March

Ovarian cancer is a disease that can disrupt the normal function of the ovaries. If it’s left unchecked, it can affect other parts of the body too.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

 

Zero Discrimination Day

1 March 2026

Celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. Aims to promote equality throughout all member countries.

UN Aids

 

International Women's Day

8 March

A global holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.

International Women's Day

 

National No Smoking Day

11 March 2026

Help encourage as many smokers as possible to quit on No Smoking Day by organising your own event.

British Heart Foundation

World Kidney Day

12 March 2026

To help raise awareness of kidneys and educate people on what they do and how to improve your kidney health.

World Kidney Day

 

World Sleep Day

13 March 2026

A celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving.

World Sleep Day

 

Nutrition and Hydration Week

16-22 March 2026

A shared objective to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.

Nutrition and Hydration Week

 

World Oral Health Day

20 March 2026

Celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Organised by FDI World Dental Federation.

World Oral Health Day

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

21 March

On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.

UN

 

World Down Syndrome Day

21 March

Advocating for the rights of people with Down syndrome

 

 

International Transgender Day of Visibility

31 March

Celebrating trans and non-binary people and aiming to raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans and non-binary people worldwide.

 

World Autism Acceptance Week

30 March- 3 April 2026

An opportunity to get involved in helping to create a society that supports autistic people.

UN

 

Healthcare Science Week

TBC March 2026

Healthcare Science Week is an annual week-long programme designed to promote the work of healthcare science professionals.

Healthcare science week

 

Young Carer's action Day

TBC March 2026

Young Carers Action Day provides an opportunity for everyone to call for better support for young carers and young adult carers, and to bring about change.

Young carers action day

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