The Open University-led initiative recognised for empowering older adults to build lasting healthy habits and fostering community wellbeing.In the lead-up to National Self-Care Week (17–23 November 2025), the Self-Care Forum…
This poster showcases data from the Living Self-Care Survey conducted in 2024 by the Self-Care Forum and Imperial College London’s Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU). The survey is the first…
Paracetamol is considered a safe and effective pain relief option for women, including during pregnancy, when used as directed.Health authorities such as the NHS, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory…
The King’s Fund, a charity dedicated to improving health and care in the UK, has analysed NHS spending and service use in England for 2023/24. The data reveals not only…
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,…
