Throughout the year, a wide range of local and national campaigns, awareness weeks, awareness months and dedicated awareness days help to promote key safeguarding messages and highlight important issues affecting children, young people, adults and families.

This page brings together information on upcoming campaigns and awareness events, with links to the official campaign websites and lead organisations. Here you can access key information, campaign resources and supporting materials, helping you to raise awareness, share messages within your organisation and take part in local and national initiatives throughout the year.

Suicide Prevention Week is an annual awareness campaign that encourages individuals, communities and organisations to come together to reduce stigma, raise awareness of suicide and promote the importance of seeking support. The campaign highlights how small actions, open conversations and early intervention can help save lives and support those affected by suicide.

During the week, World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on 10 September, provides an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage conversations about mental health and suicide, and promote the support available to those who may be struggling.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #StartTheConversation

Find out more about Suicide Prevention Week and access a range of resources, guidance, training and support materials from the organisations below.

• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) – Official World Suicide Prevention Day campaign information, resources, campaign packs and promotional materials: WSPD Resources, Banners, Light a Candle
• Samaritans: World Suicide Prevention Day | Campaigns | Samaritans
• World Health Organisation (WHO): World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
• PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide – Information and support focused on preventing suicide and promoting positive mental health in young people: About Papyrus | Papyrus