National Self Care Week – 18th-24th November 2024

 

What is National Self-Care Week?

Self-Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations.

The theme is “Mind & Body”

The Self Care Forum has been organising Self-Care Week since 2011

 

Messages to promote during Self-Care Week

Taking Vitamin D supplements, particularly important for those shielding and unable to go outside.

Good nutrition and regular exercise to support general wellbeing and help maximize people’s immunity.

Adopting positive lifestyle choices.

Increasing health literacy levels in the community and in schools.

Supporting mental wellness by keeping connected, ensuring a sense of perspective, and taking further steps to maintain health.

Understanding how to manage minor and long term health conditions.

 

National Self-Care Week