Men’s Health Week (15 – 21 June 2026)
Blog by Dr John Chisholm CBE, Self-Care Forum Trustee, Men's Health Forum Chair and President of the British Medical Association (BMA)Men’s Health Week 2026 runs from 15 to 21 June. …
Self-Care Is Not a Checklist: It’s a Capability
Why health literacy underpins effective, consistent self-careBy Self-Care Forum Board Member, Dr Lynne BaxterIn an age where we are surrounded by constant advice on how to optimise our health, from…
Celebrating the life of David Webber
The Self-Care Forum is sad to announce the death of David Webber this month , the founder of the International Self-Care Foundation and International Self-Care Day (24/7). David was a…
Vaccines Work – so why are people hesitant?
Blog by Helen Donovan - Self-Care Forum Chair, and Trevor Gore - Self-Care Forum TreasurerThe World Health Organization's Immunization Week 2026 (24–30 April) is built around a simple but powerful…
Nursing Leaders highlight the need for Vaccine Confidence
Vaccination is a vital act of self‑care, protecting individuals, families and wider society. Vaccination is a vital act of self‑care, protecting individuals, families and wider society. That was the message from…
New research highlights need for better advice on antibiotics during ear infection consultations
New research from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlights a gap in both parents’ understanding of childhood ear infections and the information they receive during consultations.The findings show that…
Ageing Well: Why Wellness and Self-Care Matter More Than Ever
Blog By Trevor Gore, Self-Care Forum TreasurerAs populations age around the world, the relationship between wellness, ageing, and self-care is becoming impossible to ignore. I recently contributed to a report…
Public enthusiasm for self-care risks being squandered SCF President tells health and care leaders
Writing in a thought piece for NHS Voices, which is read by health and care leaders and key NHS stakeholders, Self-Care Forum President Dr Pete Smith warns that, despite strong…
The Value of Nature for Self-Care
Blog by Self-Care Forum Trustee, Professor Michelle Howarth Self‑care encompasses the actions people take to maintain or improve their health, prevent illness, and manage existing conditions, often independently or with minimal professional support.…
Self-Care Awards 2026 Open for Entries
Each year, we celebrate and recognise the outstanding self-care efforts taking place in our communities through the Self-Care Awards, and we are pleased to announce that this year’s awards are…
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