Welcoming the Vision of the NHS 10-Year Plan in England The Self-Care Forum welcomes the ambition set out in the NHS 10-Year Plan, particularly its strong focus on prevention, self-care,…
Research reveals people are keen to take greater responsibility for their health but they consistently struggle to gain appropriate, personalised information and advice. A joint statement published today (23 June)…
The Living Self-Care Survey Study sheds light on who’s getting left behindThe Self-Care Forum, in collaboration with the Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU) at Imperial College London, spearheaded the Living…
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…
The Consumer Healthcare Training Academy has produced a series of six short videos, featuring Self-Care Forum's Treasurer, Trevor Gore, discussing different aspects of health literacy.The series of 6 short videos…
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, connection and kindness are key to happiness. Strong social connections—with family, friends, and communities—are important drivers of well-being. These relationships offer emotional support,…
In a recent NHS Confederation blog, Professor Sir Chris Ham, former CEO of The King’s Fund, called for revisiting the 2002 Wanless Report to better manage health service demand by…
This year’s National Self-Care Week saw inspiring local and national activities. While overall participation was lower, engagement was higher, with many organisations opting for week-long programmes of events and activities.…
Especially for National Self-Care Week (18 - 24 November), an early deep dive into self-care research by the Self-Care Forum and Imperial College London’s SCARU (Self-Care Academic Research Unit) reveals…
The Self-Care Observatory (SCO) is an online platform dedicated to advancing self-care knowledge and research. The Observatory was officially launched during National Self-Care Week 2024.The Self-Care Observatory was designed to…
