The Kirkbymoorside Surgery

31/07/2026

24/07/2026

Awareness Day 24/7 / , 24th July

Samaritans is a charity that prevents su***de through the power of human connection, and Samaritans Awareness Day takes place on the 24th of July to highlight the fact that they are available to listen 24/7 and to raise awareness and funds.

You can help by donating or fundraising to help keep their call centres open and staffed by highly-trained volunteers. There are lots of fundraising ideas and resources on their website, https://www.samaritans.org/support-...your-own-fundraising/fundraising-inspiration/.

Or you can visit their volunteering page, https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer/, to get involved as a regular fundraiser, support the work of Samaritans in other ways, or even become a volunteer listener yourself.

11/07/2026

World Population Day, 11th July

The UN’s World Population Day shines a light on issues affecting the world’s population levels. This year’s theme will draw on The World Populations Highlights 2026: Youth research publication, which shows that:

More than half of the world’s youth live in lower-income countries
The declining youth population in higher-income countries need to be heard
Good migration can empower; better lives at home can reduce the need to migrate
Adopting healthy habits from a young age leads to longer life and greater well-being
Young men are disproportionately impacted by fatal injuries and violence. Creating environments where they are able to thrive can improve lives
Inadequate maternity care is among the leading causes of death for young women
About 1 in 5 young women globally marry before age 18. Increasing the legal age of marriage can have many positive repercussions for women
Girls are entitled to all their human rights, but this is still not the case everywhere
Find out more at https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-population-day.

06/07/2026

Alcohol Awareness Week, 6th–12th July

Alcohol is the cause of many major health problems, and the effects of alcohol on our brain can also lead to difficulties in our relationships, work and finances.

It often feels like an inevitable part of our lives, but this Alcohol Awareness Week’s theme, ‘Alcohol and me’, asks how alcohol might truly be impacting our lives and what we can we do about it.

Alcohol Change UK have:
Tools to help you learn more about how alcohol might be affecting your health and wellbeing and what – if anything – you’d like to do next
Top tips for cutting down
Stories of change
Visit https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1 to find out more, share your story and discover how you might make a change for the better.

03/07/2026

National Bereaved Parents Day, 3rd July

National Bereaved Parents Day was set up in 2020 to remedy the fact that there wasn’t a specific day that honoured bereaved parents from all walks of life. Organisers wanted to bring together anyone affected by the loss of a baby, child or adult child to show them that they are not alone.

This year’s theme is ‘This is my place’. It focuses on finding a sense of belonging and community within grief, and highlighting that no matter where you are in your journey, there is a place for your child’s memory. To mark the day, we are all invited to light a candle at 7pm to remember all children who have lost their lives too soon.

You can find information about donating, fundraising and getting support at: https://achildofmine.org.uk/national-bereaved-parents-awareness-day/.

02/07/2026

Cycle to Work Day, 2nd July

Cycle to Work Day celebrates the many benefits of getting around by bike compared to driving or using public transport. It saves money, boosts mental and physical wellbeing, reduces traffic congestion and pollution, improves employee punctuality and results in fewer sick days. And it’s fun!

Cycle to Work Day is free and open to anyone. If you can’t cycle the whole way to work, going part way by public transport and riding the rest still counts. You can even join in if you work from home: just go for a ride in your lunch hour or run some errands by bike!

You can find more information about Cycle to Work Day, as well as opportunities to win prizes by logging bike rides on the day at: https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/cycletoworkday.

01/07/2026

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) Awareness Month, 1st–31st July

Group B Streptococcus is a bacteria which is usually carried harmlessly by adults, with no symptoms. But during childbirth, it can be passed to babies – and in rare cases, cause serious health conditions or even death.

However, most group B Strep infections are preventable, so this Awareness Month aims to save lives by educating about how GBS is carried, how it can be transmitted during childbirth, and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk.

Information about GBS can be found at https://gbss.org.uk, and you can see more information, fundraising toolkits, and a fun quiz on the Group B Strep International website: https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/gbs-awareness.html