Self Care
What is Self-Care?
Self-Care is about making improvements in your life to protect your physical health and mental wellbeing.
Some examples can be to make time for exercise, eating well, reducing, or stopping bad habits such as smoking and ensuring you get enough rest and sleep.
During winter, self-care can mean getting the free flu jab and COVID-19 booster if you live with a long-term condition such as diabetes or COPD or are aged 65 years and older.
If you're concerned about smoking or weight issues, your local community pharmacy may have programmes to help you with this. They can also provide advice on common winter ailments such as coughs, sore throats and colds, which can be treated with over-the counter medicines.
NHS Choices provides a wide range of useful information
Health A-Z
Provides a complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help. Click here
Medicines A to Z
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions. Click here
Live Well
NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.
Mental Health
Find information and support for your mental health. Click here
Social Care and Support Guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support. Click here
Planning a pregnancy /Pregnancy
Click here for what you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.