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World Health Day 2018 World Health Day is a global health awareness day conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In this 70th anniversary year, WHO is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they agreed the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, and commit to concrete steps to advance…

International Nurses Day takes place on 12 May every year and provides an opportunity to recognise nurses around the world for their contribution to health care. The day is celebrated on 12 May as this is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, the founder of modern nursing.  The theme for the 2023 resource is Our Nurses. Our Future. Our…

White Ribbon Night 2018 White Ribbon Night this year is the last weekend in July, from July 27-29. It is a major fundraising campaign, and supports the national domestic violence primary prevention campaign.  It provides a channel for conversations and actions to stand up and speak out about men’s violence against women. They allow individuals and organisations…

Bandaged Bear Appeal 2018 This March, do something amazing #forsickkids by supporting the 29th annual Bandaged Bear Appeal. Running from 1 – 31 March, the Bandaged Bear Appeal is a signature fundraiser, helping raise vital funds for brave patients. Your support of the Bandaged Bear Appeal makes it possible to continue providing world-class care and…

The ATF Gold Bow Day highlights the increase in thyroid cancer and gives support to thyroid cancer patients undergoing Radio-Active Iodine Treatment. The two loops of the ATF Gold Bow symbolise the Thyroid Gland, one gland on either side of the neck. The Gold colour symbolises that your Thyroid Gland is more valuable to you…