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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.
Stress Awareness Month
April
Increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
Lesbian Visibility Day
26 April
Recognises and celebrates the contributions of lesbians.
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
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.
Zero Discrimination Day
1 March 2026
Celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. Aims to promote equality throughout all member countries.
International Women's Day
8 March
A global holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
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.
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 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.
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.
World Oral Health Day
20 March 2026
Celebrated globally every year on 20 March. Organised by FDI World Dental Federation.
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.
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.
Healthcare Science Week
TBC March 2026
Healthcare Science Week is an annual week-long programme designed to promote the work of healthcare science professionals.
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.
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