Self-Care Forum
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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
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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
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Happy World Teachers' Day!

#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay
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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
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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
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🌟 Peer support values.

Julie Repper reminds us that mutuality, recovery focus, strengths-based practice and community are at the heart of peer support.

🎥 Watch Julie (from 42:41): buff.ly/XjhLrTX

#PeerSupport #MentalHealth #Recovery
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Stigma associated with migraine extends to workplaces. Migraine means more than ‘just a headache’. This week, we'll be challenging what migraine means: join us, share your own experience using #MigraineMeans, and let’s smash the stigma.
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We are kicking off #MigraineAwarenessWeek with our brand-new campaign film which illustrates what #MigraineMeans for many of the one in seven people living with the condition. youtu.be/19x0y14g8iI
Migraine Means - The Migraine Trust 2025
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It’s #MigraineAwarenessWeek - a time to focus on what #MigraineMeans. @themigrainetrust.bsky.social is highlighting the impact migraines have on people’s lives. It’s not just a headache, it’s a complex and often debilitating condition. Visit its website for more. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social
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I used to have migraines seven days a week, and tried everything available, including copious Botox injections. After being forced into retirement I finally realised that stress was the problem, and now my migraines are down to three a week. The migraine trust gave fabulous advice.
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The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine. We are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and pro...
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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:
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A red heart-shaped logo with a white border. Inside the heart, white text reads: "Self-Care Week 2025" above the larger words "Mind & Body".
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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
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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
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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
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This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social
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August was #WellnessMonth, but why not keep it going all year round - laugh often, learn new things, set boundaries, move your body, manage money, respect the planet, and find purpose. More wellness info here: bit.ly/4lZPTZI @cent1pcn.bsky.social @exerciseworks.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social
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Our #FridayFactSheet is #menopause! Produced with the NHS Menopause Clinical Reference Group, it helps women understand their symptoms, explores #selfcare tips & more. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @pausitivehealth.bsky.social @drlouisenewson.bsky.social @menopausesociety.bsky.social @menopausefoundationcanada.ca