Whyburn Medical Practice

23/06/2026

The UN’s Public Service Day:

Celebrates the value of public service to the community
Highlights the contribution of public service in development
Recognises the work of public servants
Encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector
To recognise the value of public service, the UN also established an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards, in 2023, which promotes the role, professionalism and visibility of public service.

Find more information at https://www.un.org/en/observances/public-service-day.

The UN Public Service Day celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlights the contribution of public service in the development process; recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

18/06/2026

Air pollution is associated with between 29,000 and 43,000 deaths a year in the UK. The World Health Organization and the UK Government both recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental threat to our health, and this is a day to do something about it.

Find out how air pollution is harming our health, and download resources to use and share on the Global Action Plan website: https://www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/clean-air-day.

18/06/2026

Autistic Pride Day is led by Autistic people. It is a day to celebrate Autistic identity, share free resources, and create a world where Autistic people are respected, supported, and unapologetically themselves every day of the year.

Autistic Pride Day 2026 makes the statement ‘Noticing is not the same as acting’, and sees the launch of the demand for an Autism Standard. The conversation around autism has never been louder. However, the way funding and hiring decisions are made have not changed, and very few systems measure whether autistic people are actually okay.

Find a free toolkit to help you join in and help to make a difference at https://autisticprideday.org.

18/06/2026

Please note we are closed from 12pm for staff training today and will reopen at 8am tomorrow.

If you need help and advice whilst we are closed please call 111 or visit a walk in centre.

15/06/2026

Learning Disability Week is designed to celebrate what people with a learning disability bring to society, and to share what life is like for people with a learning disability. The theme for 2026 is ‘Do you see me?’ and focuses on people with learning disabilities being seen, heard and valued.

You can join Mencap’s ‘One Big Walk’ to raise funds and awareness, share your own story, or talk about the great things people with learning disabilities are doing in your community.

Find information, videos and resources and sign up for the walk and other events at https://www.mencap.org.uk

14/06/2026

On average, 4,300 blood donations are needed every day in the UK, but in a recent survey, only 7% of adults were regular donors, and less than half of adults have ever given blood. The picture is the same throughout the world.

World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is celebrated every year to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

Every year’s World Blood Donor Day has its own theme – you can see all the themes and find out more about how to join in at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day. You can also find out more about donating blood in the UK at https://www.blood.co.uk.

12/06/2026

The 8th - 14th June is carers week.

This year Carers Week is all about building carer friendly communities. We’ll be highlighting the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.

Carer friendly communities are places, spaces, services and community groups where unpaid carers are recognised, understood, and valued. They make support part of everyday life ensuring carers get the opportunities and help they need.
Together we’re building carer friendly communities that support carers in every area of their lives.

www.carersweek.org

12/06/2026

Diabetes is a chronic condition causing high blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction, and is often diagnosed in childhood. Type 2 is the most common, and is often driven by obesity and lifestyle choices. Diabetes can lead to serious health issues, but this can be avoided if it is well managed with monitoring, good diet and medication. You can find out the symptoms at:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/symptoms.

This Diabetes Week continues Diabetes UK’s campaign to Strike Out Stigma. Stigma causes harm, because blame and judgement can stop people getting the support they deserve, and the care they need. Find out more and get involved at https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/diabetes-week.

11/06/2026

Each year in the UK, over 4,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life. SANDS provides vital services for anyone affected by baby loss and advocates for improved maternity care. SANDS Awareness Month is a time for national conversation, remembrance, and action, and there are lots of ways to get involved.

Find out more about SANDS and what you can do to support the cause at https://www.sands.org.uk.

Sands works to support anyone affected by the death of a baby; improve the care bereaved parents receive; and create a world where fewer babies die.

10/06/2026

Men’s Health Week aims to champion and highlight men’s health at a time when many men ignore, dismiss, or are worried about keeping an eye on their own health.

Previous themes include issues like stress, keeping an eye on physical and mental health, diseases like diabetes and prostate cancer, and how men’s health might be affected by always having a phone in their pocket.

You can find out about this year’s theme at: https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw