NHS is in serious trouble, former health minister says
According to Lord Ara Darzi, former health minister, the NHS is in serious trouble, as detailed in his second report published this month (Independent Investigation of the NHS in England). …
We are PIF Ticked!
Our PIF TICK accreditation shows us to be a ‘trusted information creator’ The PIF TICK is the UK’s only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information.…
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,…
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…
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…
Our Menopause Fact Sheet features in Government Response to Committee Report
The Self Care Forum's self care aware fact sheet on menopause was featured in Government's Response to the Report Menopause and the Workplace. The report by the House of Commons' Women…
Teaching Self Care in Schools
Trustees talk to ITV's Good Morning Britain about the importance of self care education Self Care Forum chair, Helen Donovan, specialist public health nurse, and Trustee, GP Dr Chee Yeen…