Self-Care Forum
@selfcareforum.bsky.social
Charity aiming to progress self-care practises. Organiser of the UK's National Self-Care Week, producer of free self-care fact sheets, runs the self-care awards. Get in touch. Website: selfcareforum.org
It's National #SelfCareWeek and did you know that loneliness can affect our physical health and mental wellbeing. Advice from the Marmalade Trust is to add micro-connections to your day, shop locally, talk to neighbours and smile at passers-by. It all helps us feel connected. @profmaryh.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It's National #SelfCareWeek and did you know that loneliness can affect our physical health and mental wellbeing. Advice from the Marmalade Trust is to add micro-connections to your day, shop locally, talk to neighbours and smile at passers-by. It all helps us feel connected. @profmaryh.bsky.social
It's #SelfCareWeek and we wanted to share our #menopause factsheet, produced with NHS England's Clinical Menopause Ref Group there are tips and advice for #MindBody. And we have an #Urdu version too bit.ly/2tiBs9K @pifonline.bsky.social @menopausesociety.bsky.social @menopausedietplan.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It's #SelfCareWeek and we wanted to share our #menopause factsheet, produced with NHS England's Clinical Menopause Ref Group there are tips and advice for #MindBody. And we have an #Urdu version too bit.ly/2tiBs9K @pifonline.bsky.social @menopausesociety.bsky.social @menopausedietplan.bsky.social
Our POWER of #SelfCare factsheet is perfect for #SelfCareWeek. It has tips to help your #mindbody. It could be the nudge you need to take control of your health. bit.ly/3hzYu96 @bromleywell.bsky.social @socialprescription.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our POWER of #SelfCare factsheet is perfect for #SelfCareWeek. It has tips to help your #mindbody. It could be the nudge you need to take control of your health. bit.ly/3hzYu96 @bromleywell.bsky.social @socialprescription.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
It's #SelfCareWeek and the theme is #MindBody. Recent surveys show stress is becoming more widespread in the UK. It's useful to recognise the signs of #stress in ourselves & others. For help visit @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's #SelfCareWeek and the theme is #MindBody. Recent surveys show stress is becoming more widespread in the UK. It's useful to recognise the signs of #stress in ourselves & others. For help visit @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
It's #SelfCareWeek and our "boosting your mood" #selfcareaware #factsheet is perfect for this time of year when many of us experience low mood due to the dark miserable weather. Doing small things to boost your mood helps! bit.ly/2tiBs9K @familydoctoruk.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's #SelfCareWeek and our "boosting your mood" #selfcareaware #factsheet is perfect for this time of year when many of us experience low mood due to the dark miserable weather. Doing small things to boost your mood helps! bit.ly/2tiBs9K @familydoctoruk.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
It's #SelfCareWeek and here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's #SelfCareWeek and here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
It's #InternationalMensDay and #SelfCareWeek. 1 in 5 men dies before 65. Men are more likely to smoke, drink too much and eat unhealthy foods. @menshealthforum.org.uk data shows why we must do more to better support men and boys' health. @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social @larsmuenter.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It's #InternationalMensDay and #SelfCareWeek. 1 in 5 men dies before 65. Men are more likely to smoke, drink too much and eat unhealthy foods. @menshealthforum.org.uk data shows why we must do more to better support men and boys' health. @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social @larsmuenter.bsky.social
Read our chair @helendon-rn.bsky.social's blog on the Gov.uk website explaining the importance of awareness weeks like #SelfCareWeek & creating environments that support better choices. bit.ly/47GGzG3 @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @jamiewaterall.bsky.social @krjacks.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Read our chair @helendon-rn.bsky.social's blog on the Gov.uk website explaining the importance of awareness weeks like #SelfCareWeek & creating environments that support better choices. bit.ly/47GGzG3 @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social @jamiewaterall.bsky.social @krjacks.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
It's #SelfCareWeek and our winter factsheets are ideal for this time of year to share with your service-users and great to promote #selfcare behaviour during #selfcareweek. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @copescotland.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @soniaadesara.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It's #SelfCareWeek and our winter factsheets are ideal for this time of year to share with your service-users and great to promote #selfcare behaviour during #selfcareweek. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @copescotland.bsky.social @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @soniaadesara.bsky.social
Celebrate pharmacies as part of #SelfCareWeek. Pharmacies are at the forefront of health advice, medicine management, vaccines and more – cementing the vital role they have in communities & in supporting #SelfCare. @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @pharmacistdaz.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Celebrate pharmacies as part of #SelfCareWeek. Pharmacies are at the forefront of health advice, medicine management, vaccines and more – cementing the vital role they have in communities & in supporting #SelfCare. @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @pharmacistdaz.uk
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression have increased by 43% since 1993. During our #SelfCareWeek chat on Linkedin, we asked participants, “How do we protect ourselves?” Many respondents said we need to destigmatise mental health problems. What do you think? @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression have increased by 43% since 1993. During our #SelfCareWeek chat on Linkedin, we asked participants, “How do we protect ourselves?” Many respondents said we need to destigmatise mental health problems. What do you think? @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social
It's the start of #SelfCareWeek but what is #selfcare? We practise it everyday, from brushing our teeth, to eating healthily, and exercising. It's what we do for our
#MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social
#MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It's the start of #SelfCareWeek but what is #selfcare? We practise it everyday, from brushing our teeth, to eating healthily, and exercising. It's what we do for our
#MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social
#MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social
It’s #FridayFactSheet time. For #SelfCareWeek (17–23 Nov) we’re launching our new Moving More resource. #MindBody is the theme + we’re highlighting how physical activity boosts mood, supports health and helps us stay independent. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @exerciseworks.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It’s #FridayFactSheet time. For #SelfCareWeek (17–23 Nov) we’re launching our new Moving More resource. #MindBody is the theme + we’re highlighting how physical activity boosts mood, supports health and helps us stay independent. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @exerciseworks.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
Congratulations to the outstanding shortlisted entries of our #SelfCare Awards — empowering people in every area of health, from healthy ageing and workplace wellbeing to postnatal care and recovery. bit.ly/3JuQJzZ @copescotland.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations to the outstanding shortlisted entries of our #SelfCare Awards — empowering people in every area of health, from healthy ageing and workplace wellbeing to postnatal care and recovery. bit.ly/3JuQJzZ @copescotland.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
We are proud to announce the winner and highly commended entries from the #SelfCareAwards with their spectacular #selfcare initiatives supporting people's #mindbody. bit.ly/3JUAtbx @openuniversity.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @jitkavseteckova.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We are proud to announce the winner and highly commended entries from the #SelfCareAwards with their spectacular #selfcare initiatives supporting people's #mindbody. bit.ly/3JUAtbx @openuniversity.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @jitkavseteckova.bsky.social
#FridayFactSheet is #folicacid in pregnancy. Did you know it's actually a B vitamin? It's recommended that everyone planning a pregnancy, or in the early stages takes a daily 400 microgram supplement to help support healthy development. See our fact sheet. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @qniscotland.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#FridayFactSheet is #folicacid in pregnancy. Did you know it's actually a B vitamin? It's recommended that everyone planning a pregnancy, or in the early stages takes a daily 400 microgram supplement to help support healthy development. See our fact sheet. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @qniscotland.bsky.social
It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
Just 3 weeks to #SelfCareWeek but there are still ways to get involved & promote the benefits of #selfcare. Displays, social media, conversations & our chat on Linkedin on 17 Nov at 12pm. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Just 3 weeks to #SelfCareWeek but there are still ways to get involved & promote the benefits of #selfcare. Displays, social media, conversations & our chat on Linkedin on 17 Nov at 12pm. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
It’s #FridayFactSheet time! Today it's about #UrinaryIncontinence in adults, many feel too shy to discuss the condition, but it’s more common than you think. It's important to seek help early and not believe it's an inevitable part of ageing! bit.ly/2tiBs9K @bladderboweluk.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It’s #FridayFactSheet time! Today it's about #UrinaryIncontinence in adults, many feel too shy to discuss the condition, but it’s more common than you think. It's important to seek help early and not believe it's an inevitable part of ageing! bit.ly/2tiBs9K @bladderboweluk.bsky.social
Heart UK says 1 in 2 UK adults have raised cholesterol levels, a key risk factor for heart disease. #NationalCholesterolMonth highlights small lifestyle changes that can make a difference. Here is its guide. bit.ly/3BQ6ywW @theqicn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Heart UK says 1 in 2 UK adults have raised cholesterol levels, a key risk factor for heart disease. #NationalCholesterolMonth highlights small lifestyle changes that can make a difference. Here is its guide. bit.ly/3BQ6ywW @theqicn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Without health literacy #selfcare will fail and so too will health outcomes. Our LSCS survey with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social'SCARU shows only 51% of people were able to evaluate treatment options given to them. Visit our website for more. @pifonline.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Without health literacy #selfcare will fail and so too will health outcomes. Our LSCS survey with @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social'SCARU shows only 51% of people were able to evaluate treatment options given to them. Visit our website for more. @pifonline.bsky.social
We're kicking off #SelfCareWeek with a social media chat on LinkedIn at 12pm on Mon 17 November. Put the date in your diary and join the conversation about this important topic - #selfcare #personalisedcare #prevention #education #support #wellbeing. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We're kicking off #SelfCareWeek with a social media chat on LinkedIn at 12pm on Mon 17 November. Put the date in your diary and join the conversation about this important topic - #selfcare #personalisedcare #prevention #education #support #wellbeing. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
It's #FridayFactSheet time and as we are quickly approaching winter it's a good time to remind ourselves of the normal duration of winter illnesses like #sorethroats, #coughs, #flu and #COVID19. Free to download. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @helendon-rn.bsky.social @coalition4pc.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It's #FridayFactSheet time and as we are quickly approaching winter it's a good time to remind ourselves of the normal duration of winter illnesses like #sorethroats, #coughs, #flu and #COVID19. Free to download. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @helendon-rn.bsky.social @coalition4pc.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social
It's #Stoptober and #NationalCholesterolMonth! Quitting can quickly reduce your chances of #stroke and #heartattacks caused by high cholesterol levels. Visit your pharmacy for help to quit #smoking. @oha-updates.bsky.social @stopsmokingldn.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's #Stoptober and #NationalCholesterolMonth! Quitting can quickly reduce your chances of #stroke and #heartattacks caused by high cholesterol levels. Visit your pharmacy for help to quit #smoking. @oha-updates.bsky.social @stopsmokingldn.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social