Self-Care Forum 💙

We rely on sunlight to make #vitaminD, but during autumn and winter, the sun isn't strong enough. That's why a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement is recommended. Learn why vitamin D matters for your health in this week's #FridayFactSheet: bit.ly/2tiBs9K

It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & here is an infographic from our LSCS study showing a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching health ed in schools can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @JamieWaterall @LizButterfield1 @shel_e_moseley

Here are some ideas of how to get involved in #SelfCareWeek to help people better take care of their health and wellbeing. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @CrawleyCarePCN @TraffordWestPCN @PCnursePioneers @NHSSELondon @NHSWalesCollab @NHSE_WTE

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 @GPinSomerset @physiostevekemp @TherealBackCare @paintoolkit2 @baywide_pcn

It's #Stoptober, #NationalCholesterolMonth and #BackCareAwarenessWeek. Smoking lowers good cholesterol which can lead to heart disease. It also weakens bones, reduces blood flow to the spine, and increases pain, affecting back health Your local pharmacy can help you quit

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Around 4 in 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information effectively. Health literacy isn't just about reading. It's about having the confidence, skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about health. #HealthInequalities

You're probably already planning for #SelfCareWeek (16-22 Nov) if not, there are still way to get involved. Go to our website for tips and resources. bit.ly/37tIQXP @pcpa_org @PCnursePioneers @NHSDDICB @MyFutureCareUK @BNNrthCentrlPCN @harrow_council

Our #FridayFactSheet is our #menopause resource. 75% of women experience symptoms and for 1 in 4, symptoms are severe and can have a significant impact on daily life. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @WellbeingofWmen @WomenintheCity @allhealthmatt @BrMenopauseSoc #MenopauseMonth

It's #FridayFactSheet time and here we are leaning into #MigraineAwarenessWeek with our #headache and #migraine resource. Check it out here or visit @MigraineTrust for more. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @NatMigraineCtr @Michaelwsh @WomenintheCity @SyHeartlandsCCG @baywide_pcn

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. @REENABARAI @rita1b @adewilliamsnhs @JohnathanLaird @RobbieMTurner @PharmacistDeep2

Our Sept blog highlights the power of public health campaigns to change behaviour and improve population health. It points to the 1980s "Aids - don't die of ignorance" as a template for modern multi-media campaigns. bit.ly/4hmq3y7 @adewilliamsnhs @HelenBevan @mediabeedle

It's #EyeHealthWeek and a good reminder of what we should be doing to maintain our eye health as we age. For those aged 60+, annual eye check-ups are advised, to monitor vision and catch age-related eye conditions. bit.ly/3tTxGTz @adewilliamsnhs @EyecreFoundtion

It's #MigraineAwarenessWeek this week and @MigraineTrust is highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting people's experience - it's more than just a headache. For more on headache & migraine see our fact sheet. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @firogers3 @TheLittleNurse1

#NationalFitnessDay was this week so our #FridayFactSheet is Move More. It has recommended activity levels plus when to build in strength and balance exercises to stay steady, independent and well. Small steps, big impact. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @BromleyGPs @BromleyWell

Have you got plans for #SelfCareWeek? It's 8 weeks away but there's time to get organised. See our website for tips and resources to help you help people take better care of their own health. bit.ly/37tIQXP @SBUHBRcmBranch @CrawleyCarePCN @TraffordWestPCN @MMandWWPCN

It's #EczemaAwarenessWeek and a good time to highlight the hidden impact of #eczema on those who have it such as lack of sleep, knocked confidence + everyday discomfort. For advice see our fact sheet. bit.ly/2tiBs9K #SeeWhatISee @SandraDerm @eczemasupport @EczemaOutreach

We are so proud to be partners for the MCPP movement. It's vision aligns closely with our own to further the reach of self-care and community pharmacies are integral to supporting people's #selfcare and #healthliteracy.

Next week is #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 11y. Although some people have it for life. More here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport @EczemaOutreach

You can’t feel high blood pressure but you can test it. Knowing your numbers could save your life. Many community pharmacies offer blood pressure checks for free. #KnowYourNumbers #BloodPressure #SelfCare #PublicHealth #Prevention @BloodPress_UK @DigitalPhamcist @SBUHBRcmBranch

It's #KnowYourNumbersWeek. As many as 5m adults could be living with undiagnosed blood pressure which can lead to stroke, heart attack or heart failure. Now is a great time to get checked. @baywide_pcn @BlackpoolHosp @DigitalPhamcist @Dr_Ayan @promderby2 @BloodPress_UK