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
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
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Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
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This free webinar is open for anyone to attend during #SelfCareWeek.
There's a great line up of speakers including:
- Peter Smith, President, @selfcareforum.bsky.social
- Dr Knut Schroeder, GP and Founder of Expert Self Care
- Lucy Packer, Service Transformation Lead, @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social
There's a great line up of speakers including:
- Peter Smith, President, @selfcareforum.bsky.social
- Dr Knut Schroeder, GP and Founder of Expert Self Care
- Lucy Packer, Service Transformation Lead, @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social
To mark Self Care Week 2025, we are hosting an event highlighting how health information supports effective self care and self management.
Join us on 20 November from noon until 1.30pm to explore the latest research and hear examples of good practice.
Sign up at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...
Join us on 20 November from noon until 1.30pm to explore the latest research and hear examples of good practice.
Sign up at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This free webinar is open for anyone to attend during #SelfCareWeek.
There's a great line up of speakers including:
- Peter Smith, President, @selfcareforum.bsky.social
- Dr Knut Schroeder, GP and Founder of Expert Self Care
- Lucy Packer, Service Transformation Lead, @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social
There's a great line up of speakers including:
- Peter Smith, President, @selfcareforum.bsky.social
- Dr Knut Schroeder, GP and Founder of Expert Self Care
- Lucy Packer, Service Transformation Lead, @bloodcanceruk.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
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Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.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
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Fantastic to see the new PIF TICK site live. The relaunch includes:
- A new search function.
- Health topic pages.
- Improved accessibility.
The changes are the result of months of workshops, user testing and work from the PIF team. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their expertise and experience.
- A new search function.
- Health topic pages.
- Improved accessibility.
The changes are the result of months of workshops, user testing and work from the PIF team. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their expertise and experience.
We are very happy to announce the new-look PIF TICK website is now live.
The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.
See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk
Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...
The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.
See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk
Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...
October 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Fantastic to see the new PIF TICK site live. The relaunch includes:
- A new search function.
- Health topic pages.
- Improved accessibility.
The changes are the result of months of workshops, user testing and work from the PIF team. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their expertise and experience.
- A new search function.
- Health topic pages.
- Improved accessibility.
The changes are the result of months of workshops, user testing and work from the PIF team. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their expertise and experience.
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8/8 NHS Digital also has resources to help public libraries support health literacy. These include an introduction to the NHS App and useful websites with trusted health advice: digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
The NHS App for libraries - NHS England Digital
How your library can help people access NHS services and health information. Share our guidance videos, posters, step-by-step guides, website and social media images. We’ve also got message templates ...
digital.nhs.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
8/8 NHS Digital also has resources to help public libraries support health literacy. These include an introduction to the NHS App and useful websites with trusted health advice: digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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7/8 NHS England signposts lots of useful resources in its Health Literacy Toolkit: library.nhs.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
library.nhs.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
7/8 NHS England signposts lots of useful resources in its Health Literacy Toolkit: library.nhs.uk/wp-content/u...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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This #HealthLiteracyMonth I want to highlight why we need to make #HealthInformation more accessible.
Each of the data points in the infographic are included in indvidual posts in the thread below, along with their references.
I've also highlighted some useful #HealthLiteracy resources.
Each of the data points in the infographic are included in indvidual posts in the thread below, along with their references.
I've also highlighted some useful #HealthLiteracy resources.
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This #HealthLiteracyMonth I want to highlight why we need to make #HealthInformation more accessible.
Each of the data points in the infographic are included in indvidual posts in the thread below, along with their references.
I've also highlighted some useful #HealthLiteracy resources.
Each of the data points in the infographic are included in indvidual posts in the thread below, along with their references.
I've also highlighted some useful #HealthLiteracy resources.
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2/8 Most people cannot remember basic NHS advice, including healthcare professionals.
Reference: www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/u...
@selfcareforum.bsky.social
#HealthLiteracyMonth
Reference: www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/u...
@selfcareforum.bsky.social
#HealthLiteracyMonth
www.selfcareforum.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
2/8 Most people cannot remember basic NHS advice, including healthcare professionals.
Reference: www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/u...
@selfcareforum.bsky.social
#HealthLiteracyMonth
Reference: www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/u...
@selfcareforum.bsky.social
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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6/8 Over the past year @selfcareforum.bsky.social has published useful summaries of its research into people's ability and desire to self care: www.selfcareforum.org/2025/10/09/l...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
Living Self-Care Survey Poster - 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 of...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
6/8 Over the past year @selfcareforum.bsky.social has published useful summaries of its research into people's ability and desire to self care: www.selfcareforum.org/2025/10/09/l...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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
It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & 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
October 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & 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
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Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
October 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Individuals want to take charge of their own health
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
That’s why @selfcareforum.bsky.social is encouraging professionals to use #SelfCareWeek to inspire & empower people to take better care of their health and wellbeing.
Click here for more:
http://bit.ly/2UM6V0m
It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
10 October is #WorldMentalHealthDay putting a much needed spotlight on the importance of protecting our #mentalhealth. See our "boosting" factsheet for tips. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @thementalelf.bsky.social @namihowardcounty.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
10 October is #WorldMentalHealthDay putting a much needed spotlight on the importance of protecting our #mentalhealth. See our "boosting" factsheet for tips. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @thementalelf.bsky.social @namihowardcounty.bsky.social
October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social
Join our brilliant trustees @adewilliams.bsky.social and Trev Gore who are speaking at #PharmacyShow on 12-13 October at NEC Birmingham! Register using this link invt.io/1lxb2q8l6ea #PS25UK @robbiemturner.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmacistscott.sciencebasedmedicine.org @pharmacistdaz.uk
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October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Join our brilliant trustees @adewilliams.bsky.social and Trev Gore who are speaking at #PharmacyShow on 12-13 October at NEC Birmingham! Register using this link invt.io/1lxb2q8l6ea #PS25UK @robbiemturner.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmacistscott.sciencebasedmedicine.org @pharmacistdaz.uk