Awareness Month

September 2026

Awareness days and months highlight different health conditions and wellbeing topics throughout the year. They help raise understanding and share useful, trusted information.

These campaigns are a helpful way to stay informed and take small steps to look after your health.

We’ll be sharing key awareness dates and information throughout the year to support you and your family. If you have any concerns, please contact the practice.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September to raise the profile of blood cancer, which doesn't get the attention of other cancers. Every year, our blood cancer community comes together to raise awareness.

World Sepsis Day

World Sepsis Day takes place every year on 13 September. It is a global opportunity to raise awareness of sepsis, encourage early recognition and highlight the importance of prevention and prompt treatment.

Vascular Disease Awareness Month

September is Vascular Disease Awareness Month, raising awareness of conditions that affect the body's blood vessels, including arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels.

World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, challenge stigma and encourage people to seek support and diagnosis. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September.

Urology Awareness Month

Every September, Urology Awareness Month shines a spotlight on urology diseases.

There are many urology diseases. From the urology cancers, including – bladder, kidney, prostate, penile and testicular cancers to the benign conditions including incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTIs), erectile dysfunction and kidney stones.

Gynaecological Awareness

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to educate the public about the five main types of reproductive cancers

Page last reviewed: 02 September 2026
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