Taking Action on Addiction

Taking Action on Addiction is a campaign to improve understanding of addiction and end the stigma that surrounds it. We are calling for addiction to be treated as a serious mental health condition and for increased access to support so that recovery can be possible for everyone. Find out more here.

Movember

Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – we’re taking them all on. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men. Find out more here.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about signs and symptoms, and where you can find information and support. You can also find out how you can make a difference this Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Talk Money Week

Every year in November, we run our Talk Money Week awareness campaign to encourage you to be more open about money with your friends and family and help you get advice from experts if needed. Find out more here.

Transgender Awareness Week

Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face. Trans Awareness Week takes place the week before Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), is an annual […]

Grief Awareness Week

Grief Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness about grief, support those who are grieving, and help people understand the grieving process. It’s also an opportunity to break the stigma around grief, which is a natural response to loss.

International Day of People with Disabilities

Since 1992, the United Nations IDPD has been annually celebrated around the world. On the very same day, we also have #PositivelyPurple, raising awareness and celebrating individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Find out more here.

Dry January

Whether it’s to give your fitness goals a boost, put a few pounds back in the bank account or to feel fresher as you boss that alcohol-free streak, the Dry January® challenge is your chance to reset your relationship with alcohol at the start of the year and beyond. Our Try Dry® app and daily […]

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Brew Monday

On Brew Monday, the third Monday in January, Samaritans reminds everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. Today’s the day. The day you put the kettle on. The day small talk turns into big talk. The day you break open the biscuits and the taboos. The […]

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Time To Talk Day

What is Time to Talk Day? Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. The next Time to Talk Day will be 5 February 2026. Time to Talk Day 2025 took place 6 February […]

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International Women’s Day

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the […]

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