BMA calls for stronger regulations on vapes
According to the British Medical Association (BMA) 7.6% of 11-17 year old are now vaping, either regularly or occasionally compared to just 1.3% in 2014 citing the widespread availability of…
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…