Dates for your pharmacy calendar

MOVEMBER

1-30 November

Each year, Movember is responsible for thousands of moustaches on men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health. uk.movember.com

ANTIBIOTICS

October-November

The Oct-Nov Public Health poster campaign in Scotland covers antibiotics. European Antibiotic Awareness Day is 18 November. Download materials to help initiate relevant conversations with patients. ecdc.europa.eu

NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY

2 November

This year’s theme is workforce wellness. For free downloads on stress busting tips, facts about stress and how to identify stress, visit isma.org.uk

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST WEEK

7-14 November

Organised by the NPA, AYP week provides a platform for pharmacy public awareness activities across the UK.
The theme is ‘More than Medicines’. Visit npa.co.uk/ayp

SELF CARE WEEK

14-20 November

National week to embed self care support across communities, families and generations. This year’s focus is health literacy with a strap- line ‘Understanding Self Care for Life’. selfcareforum.org

STAY WELL THIS WINTER

October-January

Public health initiatives in England and Northern Ireland to help at-risk groups manage their health and avoid A&E over the winter months. Posters, leaflets & digital resources are available. More at npa.co.uk