Monthly Medical Awareness Topic

February 2026

Heart Month Awareness – February

Challenge yourself to walk 28, 50, or 100 miles in February, wherever suits you. Take part solo or with friends, family, or colleagues. Every step you take helps keep hearts beating.

Resources, Guidance and Information from the British Heart Foundation:

Learn CPR in 15 minutes for free with RevivR https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes

‘Heart Matters’ is your guide to better heart health. Get expert tips to boost your health and fitness. Join for your free newsletter or magazine. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-subscribe

Many other sources of information and support are available…. https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport

World Cancer Day – 4^th February 2026

Macmillan Cancer Support are raising awareness of the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on people’s lives and highlighting the urgent need to provide better care for more people. They are sharing ways to get support, and how together we can help everyone affected by cancer. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/world-cancer-day

Other useful websites providing support and guidance:

Cancer Research UK https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

Cancer Support.Org https://cancersupportuk.org/

Marie Curie.Org https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

Time to Talk Day 2026 – 5^th February 2026

A huge amount of information, guidance, apps and support is available from https://www.mind.org.uk/ Check out their website and also many more available websites providing support and guidance from our own Wellbeing Links page on our Website https://middevonhealthcare.co.uk/wellbeing-links/

Children’s Mental Health Week – 9^th – 15^th February 2026

This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place’ – focusing on helping children and young people feel a sense of belonging by strengthening the systems and relationships around them.

Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who’s struggling, Young Minds are there to help.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ You are not alone – However you’re feeling right now, things can get better. And Young Minds are there to help.

Also many resources are available for the week from: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/resources/ whether you are a carer, teacher, parent or organisation within the community.

Website links are also available on our own website providing guidance in many areas such as:

Children and Young Persons Disability and Carers Support
Young Carers Support
Mental and Physical Wellbeing Support

https://middevonhealthcare.co.uk/wellbeing-links/

Why not also check out our directory of activities, groups and information in your local area from our very own Digital Information Booklet https://middevonhealthcare.co.uk/digital-information-booklet/

National Love Your Pet Day – 20^th February 2026

Pets can bring comfort, joy and companionship and can also help to reduce stress and anxiety. Haven’t got a pet or cannot consistently care for a pet at home… Have you thought about a Companion Sensory Pet? Click to our Digital Information Booklet for ideas on how this may help you or a loved one’s healthcare and wellbeing…

https://middevonhealthcare.co.uk/digital-information-booklet/