Case Studies from 2024
Circus for Survivors - True You Today CIC
Before COVID, two women a week in the UK were killed by their partners or former partners. According to the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University removing survivors from their abusers is just the first step; holistic services are also necessary. With this in mind, True You Today CIC developed an initiative which empowers survivors to rebuild their relationship with their bodies and express themselves creatively, offering long-term support beyond initial crisis intervention.
This programme won the 2024 Self-Care Award
Black men talk health, Nilaari Agency
Nilaari Agency specialises in providing mental health support to local Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities in the UK, emphasising the importance of self-care. Creating an online safe space empowering Black men in the UK to prioritise their self-care and well-being.
This was highly commended in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
Mental health work in schools - Headucate UK
Headucate UK is a national charity supporting mental health advocacy and awareness by university students across the UK. It delivers mental health literacy workshops in schools to tackle misconceptions and promote self-care and wellbeing strategies.
This was shortlisted in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
Initiation patient self-management team, Locala H+W CIC
Initiation of a Patient Self-Management Team, led by registered nurses but mostly delivered by un-registered colleagues, helped empower patients to take charge of their health by promoting self-care in daily life using behavioural change models.
This was highly commended in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
Menopause (advocacy, awareness, education, support), Action Menopause Warwickshire
Action Menopause Warwickshire is a community care initiative providing practical support, advice, and education to help women understand the impact of perimenopause and menopause, introducing self-care methods that enable them to live well during this time.
This was shortlisted in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
CAKE- a perfect recipe for well-being, LUS and Wellbeing, Culture and Development team, NHS Grampian
This initiative focuses on the development, testing, and implementation of a self-care and well-being resource, rolled out in teams across NHS Grampian. Co-designed and pilot tested with healthcare professionals, CAKE comprises 8 slices and uses storytelling to share experiences, raise awareness of previously unspoken issues, collaboratively identify actions, thus creating a healthy environment.
This was shortlisted in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
Grab a cuppa, Eczema Outreach Support
Eczema Outreach Support (EOS) is dedicated to helping children and young people with eczema and their families. Its “Grab a Cuppa” sessions, provide a space for families to connect and share their experiences.
This was shortlisted in the 2024 Self-Care Award.
Living Mindfully Patient Group, Central Bournemouth PCN
The self-management team began a support group to help patients with mindfulness, focusing on coping skills, breathwork, grounding, and gratitude. They organised logistics, marketed the group, and invited suitable patients identified by colleagues and through Systm1 coding. The team developed a 6-month plan covering various topics and effective mindfulness activities, providing information sheets to enhance the well-being of attendees.
This was shortlisted in the 2024 Self-Care Award.