Primary Healthcare Darlington

17/05/2026

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17th May

IDAHOBIT is a global moment for collective action, awareness, solidarity, and visibility, bringing together individuals, organisations, and governments under a shared global theme to raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ people, and to advocate for policies and laws that protect their rights.

IDAHOBIT is currently celebrated in 155 countries and territories, including 35 where consensual same-sex acts are illegal. Communities in different places can organise their own initiatives while contributing to a shared global impact.

You can get involved at https://may17.org/idahobit/

15/05/2026

REDS4VEDS, 15th May

Vascular EDS is a rare and life-threatening type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which affects tissues, arteries and internal organs, making them extremely fragile, and people with this syndrome are at risk of sudden arterial or organ rupture. Because it is rare, affecting only 1 in 90,000 people, many health professionals will not have seen someone with this diagnosis.

On REDS4VEDS Day, we are invited to raise awareness of this condition, and you can join in! Wear red, take a photo, and share it on your socials using . Find out more at

REDS4VEDS DAY is a global campaign which takes place on the third Friday of May each year. The aim of the campaign is to help raise the profile of Vascular EDS.

14/05/2026

As part of Mental Health Awareness week, the Dolphin Centre gave Social Prescribing and the Chatty Café an opportunity to promote their service yesterday.

12/05/2026

World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, 12th May

Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes pain and fatigue. There are approximately three million suffers across the UK, but there is very little awareness of, or research into the condition, and the actual cause of fibromyalgia has not yet been found. You can find the symptoms here: https://www.fibroawarenessuk.org/support-group/about-fibromyalgia/

The latest research aims to find out more about the causes and possible treatments and to support sufferers to have the best quality of life possible. Learn more at: https://www.fibroawarenessuk.org

Fibromyalgia Awareness UK - FAUK - formerly FibroAwawreness UK - Raising Awareness and Supporting Sufferers of Fibromyalgia, Fibro, FM, FMS - About Fibromyalgia

12/05/2026

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week, 11th–17th May

Mental Health Awareness Week is a great opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to:
• Focus on getting good mental health
• Tackle stigma
• Understand and prioritise our own and others' mental health
• Push for government awareness and policy change

This year’s theme is ‘Action’. Raising awareness is vital, but real change comes when we take action too. You can take action yourself! See the many ways you can get involved at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week

10/05/2026

Dementia Action Week, 18th–24th May

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and is caused by different diseases that damage the brain and get worse over time. The symptoms include:
• memory loss
• confusion and needing help with daily tasks
• problems with language and understanding
• changes in behaviour
Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign which brings people and organisations together to raise awareness and hope for quicker diagnosis and better treatments in the future. Everyone is encouraged to wear the forget-me-not badge and share the stories that lie behind the flower badge, of lives devastated by dementia. Visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week to find out more and get involved.

08/05/2026

Stroke Awareness Month, 1st–31st May

Stroke can be devastating, and can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The faster you call 999 and get treatment, the better the chances of survival and recovery, so it's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke, which you can see here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/symptoms

Stroke Association is asking everyone to ‘Make May Purple’, so they can fund research and support more people affected by stroke. You can organise a ‘purple event’, or join their ‘31 Minutes in May’ campaign and pledge to exercise for 31 minutes a day. Find more fundraising ideas, resources and stroke information on their website: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month

06/05/2026

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25/04/2026

World Malaria Day, 25th April

Malaria is a life-threatening disease which is spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries, especially Africa, and it is preventable and curable. Mild symptoms are fever, chills and headache. Severe symptoms include fatigue, confusion, seizures, and difficulty breathing. The majority of people who die from malaria are children.

World Malaria Day, organised by the World Health Organization, highlights the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.

You can learn more at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day