Letter to new government
Dear Secretary of State Congratulations on your appointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. As Chair and President of the Self-Care Forum, we are writing to you…
Supercharge prevention to reduce deaths from CVD says IPPR
In its paper published on 14 February, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a leading think tank, is calling on government to supercharge prevention to help reduce deaths from…
2 in 5 requesting GP for common conditions
A study by the consumer health association, PAGB found that 2 in 5 adults (39 per cent) requested a GP appointment for common health conditions including colds, a blocked nose,…
10 New Urdu Fact Sheets
We have produced 10 new Urdu self-care aware fact sheets! Working with the excellent Translation Services at Kingston Local Authority we have had 10 of our most popular self-care…
More government intervention needed to improve health
Habits like smoking, drinking diet and lack of exercise are believed to account for 40% of all premature deaths, and have contributed to life expectancy falling in recent years.However, the…
Webinar Assets: Become Self-Care Aware
Below is the recording from a webinar presented by 4 Self Care Forum experts. The aim of the webinar was to help people become self-care aware. It focused on the…
Ade Williams Comments on the Vital NHS Role of Community Pharmacies
With a Delivery Plan to improve access to primary care, NHS England is turning to community pharmacy to support patients who, without a GP prescription will be able to access…
2023’s National Self Care Week Image Revealed
Self Care Week 2023 - New images For this year's National Self Care Week image, we have been lucky enough to work with award-winning designer Mark Osborne who has been…
New Strep A Fact Sheet
We have a brand new self care aware fact sheet to help inform people about Strep A and Scarlet Fever. Commissioned by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, to help support community…
Research: Has the pandemic changed self care attitudes?
A research study by Self Care Forum President, Dr Pete Smith and Trustee, Dr Austen El Osta sought to understand how self-reported professional attitudes, perceptions and practices of self care…