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…
Loneliness: Why self-care is something we do together
Blog by Dr Austen El-Osta, Self-Care Forum Trustee When we think about self-care, we often picture healthy eating, exercise, good sleep or taking medicines appropriately. These are all important, but there…
Should self-care be a routine part of primary care?
Self‑care is already a powerful force in the UK — but the health system has yet to catch up says Self-Care Forum President, Dr Pete Smith writing in the Healthcare…
Mind the Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Public Engagement in Self‑Care
Blog by Dr Pete Smith OBE, Self-Care Forum PresidentPublic interest in health, wellbeing, and self-care has expanded dramatically in recent years. Online references to self-care topics have surged—from roughly 300…
Men’s Health Week 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…
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…