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Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist to make sure that patients get the most out of their med...
20/10/2026

Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist to make sure that patients get the most out of their medicines. They offer advice to patients, and give out medicines as required. They can refer patients to other healthcare professionals and work in the dispensary to ensure the supply of medicines.

Pharmacy Technician Day recognises the extraordinary contributions of pharmacy technicians to patient care and their essential role within the healthcare team. You can find resources to help you spread awareness of the great job that pharmacy technicians do, and ways to honour them at

Celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day! Discover creative ways to honor pharmacy technicians and recognize their essential role in healthcare.

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers fr...
19/10/2026

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. It includes hand hygiene, surgical site infections, injection safety, antimicrobial resistance and how hospitals operate during and outside of emergencies. Programmes to support IPC are particularly important in low- and middle-income countries, where secondary infections can affect health care delivery and medical hygiene standards.

This week is is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of infection prevention. It celebrates the impact of IPC and reinforces the essential practices that save lives. The theme for this year’s event is Generations of Infection Prevention | Past. Present. Protected.

You can find out more about the event, read stories, buy merchandise and see the related activities at

OCTOBER 19–25, 2026 Generations of Infection Prevention International Infection Prevention Week honors the dedicated professionals who protect patients, staff, and communities from healthcare-associated infections. This year, we celebrate the journey — from the plague doctors of the 1600s to the...

Menopause is the time, usually at some point between 45 and 55 years of age, when periods change, and eventually stop du...
18/10/2026

Menopause is the time, usually at some point between 45 and 55 years of age, when periods change, and eventually stop due to lower hormone levels. The process usually takes place over several years, and will happen for anyone who has periods. During perimenopause, the phase when the menstrual cycle starts to change, symptoms can range from from changes to the frequency or heaviness of periods, to hot flushes, mood changes, vaginal and urinary problems, loss of bone density, and muscle pain. Information about menopause and perimenopause and what you can do when you have symptoms is available on the NHS website

Find out about the different symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause, including hot flushes, a change in periods and mood changes.

16/10/2026

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults, which involves a long-term pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that can make it hard to stay still, focus, follow instructions and be organised, which interferes with daily life or typical development.

You can find out more about ADHD, the symptoms, diagnosis and what support is available at the ADHD UK website:

We're here to help people with ADHD Thrive. Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK if not the world.

15/10/2026

Dyspraxia is a condition that starts in childhood and causes children to appear clumsy and uncoordinated. It can cause them to drop things, break things, or bump into things. They may also have trouble with skills like using a pencil or eating with a spoon, catching a ball or riding a bike. All these skills can be improved with the right help and training, but many children with dyspraxia will still have some problems as adults. Dyspraxia is not a problem with the muscles themselves, it occurs when the brain struggles to tell those muscles what to do.

This year, the theme of Dyspraxia Awareness Week is ‘Like a girl’, and it aims to to highlight the severe under-diagnosis of and support for women and girls, and the additional problems that arise from the common ‘like a girl’ phrases used to diminish girls and ridicule boys who struggle with coordination.

A number of free online events will take place, including live Q&A panels, webinars and workshops, as well as a social event. You can access all these events live or recorded, and find out more at

Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2026, 12 - 18 October This year, we are promoting our campaign "like a girl" to highlight the severe underdiagnosis and support for women, girls and femme-presenting people and the additional problems that arise from the common "like a girl" phrases used to diminish girls an...

14/10/2026

Allied health professionals form the third largest clinical workforce in the health and care sector, and AHPs Day is an annual opportunity to spotlight the huge impact they have on the delivery of health and care. There are fourteen allied health professions:

Art therapists
Dietitians
Drama therapists
Music therapists
Occupational therapists
Operating department practitioners
Orthoptists
Osteopaths
Paramedics
Physiotherapists
Podiatrists
Prosthetists and orthotists
Radiographers
Speech and language therapists
AHPs are invited to celebrate their professions and share information on this day, and if you are not an AHP, why not use this day to find out more and maybe take the time to say thank you to an AHP professional who has helped you or someone you love? Find out more about AHPs and this celebratory day at

Colleagues in the field reflect on their careers within the Allied Health Professionals community.

13/10/2026

Every year in the UK thousands of babies are stillborn or die within the first 28 days of life, and there are many more miscarriages. Every baby or pregnancy loss can be devastating for the parents and their families, but very often their grief is not understood or recognised by medical professionals, friends and family or employers. Baby Loss Awareness Week aims to change this.

We are invited to ‘turn blue and pink’ to show support and spread knowledge and understanding, and to join in the global “Wave of Light” on 15th October. You can find lots of ideas and resources to use and share, and discover what else you can do to support the event at

The Baby Loss Awareness Week Alliance are committed to raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss, providing support to anyone affected by pregnancy loss and the death of a baby, working with health professionals and services to improve bereavement care, and reducing preventable deaths.

12/10/2026

Around 10 million people in the UK are thought to have arthritis, causing pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. We don’t know exactly what causes arthritis, although there is a genetic factor, and there is no cure. Arthritis can make it harder to get about or perform certain tasks, but with the right treatment and approach, the condition can be managed.

World Arthritis Day aims to highlight the impact of arthritis by increasing understanding of conditions and symptoms, healthcare challenges, and treatment options, so that one day arthritis becomes preventable, more manageable and treatable.

Arthritis UK invites us all – individuals, charities, organisation and communities to help spread the message. There are resources to help you do this, and information about the different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatment and support on the Arthritis UK website:

This year, celebrate World Arthritis Day with Arthritis UK

11/10/2026

National Coming Out Day is an annual awareness day that recognises the process of ‘coming out’. Many LGBTQ+ people spend time ‘in the closet’ before coming out to their family and friends, but some are faced with ignorance and homophobia when they do so, making it a difficult and sometimes frightening thing to do.

National Coming Out Day aims to educate family, friends and colleagues on the correct way to support LGBTQ+ people, particularly when they first come out. Why not get involved?

You can see a list of speakers for National Coming Out Day 2026, and other useful information at

National Coming Out Day 2026 takes place on the 11th of October, and in this post we have compiled a list of the top LGBT speakers to help you celebrate. Book today!

10/10/2026

The overall objective of the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

In the UK, about 1 in 4 adults face a mental health issue each year, according to data from the charity Mind, with about 1 in 5 people experiencing a common problem like anxiety or depression in any given week. The highest-risk group is young women aged 16 to 24, with over 28% affected by a common mental disorder. If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, there is information and support available at

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

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