Awareness Month

July 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.

Sarcoma Awareness

Sarcoma Awareness Month is observed every July to shine a light on sarcoma, a rare and often misunderstood form of cancer. This important event brings together patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates to increase understanding, support research, and honour those affected by sarcoma.

Through education and community action, Sarcoma Awareness Month aims to improve outcomes for everyone touched by this challenging disease.

Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate the diversity, culture, and rights of people with disabilities. It is a time to promote visibility, challenge outdated stereotypes, and honour the achievements and contributions of the disability community. More than just awareness, Disability Pride Month is a call to action for inclusion, accessibility, and equality.

Alcohol Awareness

Alcohol Awareness Week is a national campaign aimed at encouraging open conversations about alcohol use, raising awareness of its risks, and supporting individuals who may be struggling with drinking habits. Observed annually in July, the week offers an important opportunity to reflect on our relationship with alcohol and how it affects our health, families, and communities.

World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day 2026 is a global health awareness event dedicated to shining a spotlight on hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases that affect millions worldwide. Each year, people come together to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and support those living with hepatitis, with the ultimate goal of eliminating the disease as a public health threat. This annual event is a vital opportunity for communities, healthcare professionals, and organizations to unite and take action for a healthier future.

UV Safety Awareness

UV Safety Awareness Month is observed every July to highlight the importance of protecting our skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As the sun shines brightest during the summer months, this campaign reminds us of the risks associated with overexposure and promotes safe sun habits that help prevent skin cancer, premature aging, and eye damage.

National Schizophrenia Awareness

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day is a vital observance aimed at breaking the stigma, raising awareness, and improving understanding of schizophrenia – a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. Held annually in the United Kingdom, the day highlights the experiences of people living with schizophrenia and advocates for better mental health services, early intervention, and greater societal empathy.

Page last reviewed: 01 July 2026
Page created: 29 April 2026