Writing in a thought piece for NHS Voices, which is read by health and care leaders and key NHS stakeholders, Self-Care Forum President Dr Pete Smith warns that, despite strong…
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.…
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…
Using recent OECD data, the King's Fund asks whether the UK is slipping behind its peers on population health. In 2023 (the latest available data), life expectancy in the UK was 79 years for…
The World Health Organization warns that sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming cheaper globally because taxes are too low and rarely keep pace with inflation, driving increases in preventable diseases.…
The Self-Care Forum extends its sincere thanks to the more than 400 organisations and individuals who took part in Self-Care Week this November.This year marks a significant shift. For the…
Thanks so much to everyone who took part in National Self-Care Week from 17-23 November. We saw such a brilliant range of activities—blogs, chair-aerobics, SAD college sessions, social media campaigns, news…
Dr Peter Smith, President, Self-Care ForumAs I enter my 67th year, I am reminded, according to several sources, that as a male born in in the UK in 1959, my…
New Moving More fact sheet launched during National Self-Care Week (17 - 23 November)Created especially for release during National Self-Care Week, the Self-Care Forum's new Moving More fact sheet is…
Join our LinkedIn chat on Monday 17 November from 12-1pm, just follow @SelfCareForum and watch out for questions. We will be launching National Self-Care Week with a LinkedIn chat on…
