Practice News – July 2026

Awareness days July 2026

UV Safety Month, 1st–31st July

July is UV Safety Month, which highlights the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the importance of protecting yourself from UV rays and how you can stay safe in the sun.

Sunshine helps our bodies to make vitamin D, and while this is very important, the benefits of getting some sun must be balanced with the need to protect yourself from over-exposure. There is no such thing as a healthy, safe way to tan, and a tan does not protect you from UV rays.

The risks of excessive UV exposure include:

Did you know that 90% of UV rays can pass through cloud cover, so even when it is cloudy, windy and cool, you can still burn. In the UK, the sun is strongest from March to October, particularly between 11am and 3pm, so you should avoid direct sunlight between these times. Ways to protect yourself include:

Visit Sunscreen and sun safety – NHS to find out more about the dangers of UV light, and how to stay safe this summer

Alcohol Awareness Week, 6th–12th July

The theme of this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week is ‘Alcohol and me’.

Alcohol is the cause of many health problems including:

The effects of alcohol on our brain can also lead to issues which can snowball into much worse, such as:

Alcohol is promoted all the time in the media and by the manufacturers, so it often feels like an inevitable part of our lives. This Alcohol Awareness Week invites a different conversation, asking: how might alcohol truly be impacting our lives and what can we do about it? When we drink less alcohol, the benefits often reach far beyond ourselves, strengthening our relationships, our families, and improving our working lives, communities, and society.

During this awareness week, Alcohol Change UK want to help people understand their own relationship with alcohol, and how they might cut down, or even go alcohol-free. They will provide:

It only takes two minutes to explore the role alcohol is playing in your life, and although exploring your relationship with alcohol might feel uncomfortable, that’s okay. But it might be a sign that this is just the right time to learn more, get advice and take a step forwards.

Visit Alcohol Awareness Week | Alcohol Change UK to find out more, share your story and discover how you might make a change for the better.

Local events

Blackpool Colour Run

Blackpool Colour Run – Trinity Hospice

 

Blackpool Illuminations switch on

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On | Visit Blackpool

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