Healthcare Science Week takes place in March 2026, a week celebrating the healthcare scientists whose work underpins diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
When is Healthcare Science Week?
Healthcare Science Week is observed in March (March). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why Healthcare Science Week matters
Healthcare science quietly powers much of modern medicine, and the week raises awareness of these roles and inspires the next generation to consider them. Explore community support volunteering.
How to get involved in Healthcare Science Week
There are three simple ways to make Healthcare Science Week count:
- Volunteer — volunteer with an NHS charity or science engagement project supporting health services. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — fundraise for a health or medical research charity.
- Raise awareness — share the work of healthcare scientists to inspire interest in science careers.
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Other March Dates
Brain Awareness Week
March 16-22
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 28 - March 6
International Day of Happiness
March 20
International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31
International Women's Day
March 8
Mother's Day
Last Sunday of March
National Salt Awareness Week
March 9-15
No Smoking Day
March 12
Nutrition and Hydration Week
March 10-16
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
1-31
Overseas NHS Workers Day
March 7
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
1-31
World Autism Acceptance Week
March
World Down Syndrome Day
March 21
World Kidney Day
March 13
World Oral Health Day
March 20
World Sleep Day
March 14
Young Carer's Action Day
March 16
Zero Discrimination Day
March 1
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