29 June – 5 July
Love Your Lungs Week
Led by Asthma & Lung UK, it raises awareness of respiratory health, preventable lung disease, and how to improve your breathing.
Lung health in the UK is underfunded, and the UK has the highest death rate from lung disease in Europe. Asthma & Lung UK is working to change this through research, campaigning, advice, and support.
Show your lungs some love:
- Stay active – Strengthens your breathing muscles and improves stamina. If you have a lung condition, check with your healthcare professional first.
- Ventilate your home – Open windows when cooking or showering to reduce indoor air pollution.
- Vacuum regularly – Helps reduce dust and allergens.
- Practise breathing techniques – Can make everyday activities easier and help manage breathlessness.
- Quit smoking – The single most effective step you can take to improve your lung health.
22 – 28 June
Create a playlist of uplifting songs
We all have favourite songs, but uplifting music can be a valuable addition to your wellbeing toolkit.
How uplifting music can support wellbeing:
- Boosts mood by releasing feel-good chemicals such as dopamine and serotonin.
- Reduces stress by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
- Strengthens connection by bringing people together and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Encourages movement through upbeat rhythms—try standing still to Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody!”
Whether your music is streamed, on vinyl, or even cassette tape, everyone has songs that lift their spirits. If you need inspiration, the British Red Cross has created a wellbeing playlist designed to help people feel more positive and hopeful.
15 – 21 June
Men’s Health Week #menshealthweek
Men’s Health Week aims to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men and boys to seek professional support when needed.
This year’s campaign focuses on the important role pharmacies can play in supporting men’s health, alongside promoting proactive physical and mental wellbeing.
Early detection, regular health checks, and preventative action are key themes. According to Bupa, 50% of men have experienced mental health difficulties at some point, yet fewer than half have sought medical advice.
With growing support from organisations such as Mates in Mind and Men’s Sheds, the week also seeks to challenge stigma, increase awareness, and encourage men to access the help available.
8 – 14 June
The Great Big Green Week
What can you do to make your neighbourhood a better place to live while helping protect nature?
From 6–14 June, Great Big Green Week brings communities together to take action on climate change and environmental protection. Across the UK, people organise events such as nature walks, repair cafés, litter picks and community clean-ups, while encouraging more sustainable everyday habits.
As the UK’s largest celebration of community action for nature and the climate, this year’s goal is to inspire 2 million people to get involved. Whether your event is small or ambitious, if it brings people together for a positive cause, it counts.
Ideas to get involved:
- Visit or run a repair café
- Plant pollinator-friendly flowers
- Organise a nature walk
- Host a recycling talk
- Take part in a litter pick
1 – 7 June
Illustrations and mental wellbeing
Many of us will be familiar with the distinctive illustrations of beloved British artist Quentin Blake, whether from favourite Roald Dahl books or his own work.
On 5 June, the world’s largest museum dedicated entirely to illustration opens in London.
Quentin Blake said: “We will celebrate the tradition of illustration and welcome the astonishing diversity of visual language.”
The museum’s opening exhibition, by Murugiah, explores identity and mental health through prints, paintings and sketches.
The mental health benefits of sketching, doodling and illustration are well established:
- Promotes calm through repetitive movements
- Can help lower stress levels
- Provides an outlet when words are difficult
- Improves focus and concentration
- Offers a break from rumination and negative thought patterns
