News and reports

The NHS Breast Screening service offers routine mammograms to detect breast cancer early in women aged 50 to 70, with invitations sent automatically to GP female patients every three years.

Carers Rights Day takes place each year to raise awareness of the rights, entitlements and support available to unpaid carers.

This year's them is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’. To make sure more carers understand their rights and feel empowered to use them.

17 – 23 November is National Self-Care Week, an annual national event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of self-care for both our physical health and mental wellbeing.

This year’s theme, Mind & Body, encourages us to take a broad approach to our health.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, held each November, aims to highlight the unique mental health struggles men face and encourage open conversations about mental health.

It takes courage to ask for help. But for many young people who do, the support they need just isn’t there.

Every year, National Work Life Week, run by Working Families, is an opportunity to turn attention to wellbeing at work and the importance of supporting employees with caring responsibilities.

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health.

This year’s National Eye Health Week will take place 22 – 28 September 2025. The Week aims to raise awareness of the importance of good eye health and the need for regular sight tests for all.

As part of National Sexual Health Week, we are highlighting the importance of treating our sexual health as seriously as we would any other aspect of our health, including regular checkups, testing for H.I.V. and sexually transmitted infections.

Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

This day acknowledges food banks across the country who are working daily to support individuals experiencing crisis.

Long wait times for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis make it difficult for people to get the support they need. New Healthwatch research has revealed an additional hurdle: the wait to get medication.