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
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
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 #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
Our #FridayFactSheet is our #menopause resource. 75% of women experience menopause symptoms and for 1 in 4, symptoms are severe and can have a significant impact on daily life. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @healthwatchwkmb.bsky.social @menopausesociety.bsky.social @menopausedietplan.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our #FridayFactSheet is our #menopause resource. 75% of women experience menopause symptoms and for 1 in 4, symptoms are severe and can have a significant impact on daily life. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @healthwatchwkmb.bsky.social @menopausesociety.bsky.social @menopausedietplan.bsky.social
You're probably already planning for #SelfCareWeek (17-23 Nov) if not, there are still way to get involved. Go to our website for tips and resources. bit.ly/37tIQXP @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @giwpcn.bsky.social @nhscovwarksicb.bsky.social @nhsddicb.bsky.social @myfuturecare.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
You're probably already planning for #SelfCareWeek (17-23 Nov) if not, there are still way to get involved. Go to our website for tips and resources. bit.ly/37tIQXP @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @giwpcn.bsky.social @nhscovwarksicb.bsky.social @nhsddicb.bsky.social @myfuturecare.bsky.social
29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social
It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
It's #MigraineAwarenessWeek and we have a fact sheet for #headache + #migraine with info on common triggers, treatment advice and general wellbeing tips that can help. See our fact sheet or visit @themigrainetrust.bsky.social for more. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It's #MigraineAwarenessWeek and we have a fact sheet for #headache + #migraine with info on common triggers, treatment advice and general wellbeing tips that can help. See our fact sheet or visit @themigrainetrust.bsky.social for more. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
It's #EyeHealthWeek and a good reminder of what we should be doing to maintain our eye health as we age. Advice is to have annual eye check-ups, to monitor vision and eye health.
For more info go to the Vision Matters website bit.ly/3tTxGTz @adewilliams.bsky.social @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social
For more info go to the Vision Matters website bit.ly/3tTxGTz @adewilliams.bsky.social @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It's #EyeHealthWeek and a good reminder of what we should be doing to maintain our eye health as we age. Advice is to have annual eye check-ups, to monitor vision and eye health.
For more info go to the Vision Matters website bit.ly/3tTxGTz @adewilliams.bsky.social @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social
For more info go to the Vision Matters website bit.ly/3tTxGTz @adewilliams.bsky.social @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social
It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social
Our #FridayFactSheet this week is "venous disease - looking after your legs". Venous disease is vein damage and there's an increased risk of getting this if you're pregnant, overweight, if you smoke or stand or sit for long periods. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Our #FridayFactSheet this week is "venous disease - looking after your legs". Venous disease is vein damage and there's an increased risk of getting this if you're pregnant, overweight, if you smoke or stand or sit for long periods. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rcnpublichealth.bsky.social
It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social