Autumn – Time to Think about Vitamin D
Blog by Professor Mary Hickson, Self-Care Forum TrusteeThe nights are drawing in and the sun is sitting lower in the sky. At this time of year, sunlight in the UK…
The Power of Public Health Campaigns
By Libby Whittaker, Self-Care Forum ManagerPublic health campaigns have shaped the UK for nearly two centuries. Their power lies in their ability to change behaviour, shift culture and drive policy…
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.…
Loneliness as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has issued advice on how to support people that might be suffering from loneliness. It reports that the affects of loneliness and isolation on…