Events for October 1, 2026

Campaign to help those to stop smoking https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ https://www.blf.org.uk/take-action/campaign-with-us/stoptober

A month-long event to celebrate and mark the contributions of Black people throughout history.

Breast Cancer Awareness month runs throughout October and helps to raise awareness for the disease and to raise funds for research.

October is National Cholesterol Month which is devoted to raising funds for Heart UK and raising awareness about the dangers of high cholesterol.