The Power of Public Health Campaigns
By Libby Whittaker, Self-Care Forum ManagerPublic health campaigns have shaped the UK for nearly two centuries. Their power lies in their ability to change behaviour, shift culture and drive policy…
Loneliness: Why self-care is something we do together
Blog by Dr Austen El-Osta, Self-Care Forum Trustee When we think about self-care, we often picture healthy eating, exercise, good sleep or taking medicines appropriately. These are all important, but there…
International Self‑Care Day: A 24/7 Commitment to Better Health
24 July marks International Self‑Care Day — a reminder that self‑care matters every hour of every day. But our BMJ Open research shows self‑care isn’t just an individual responsibility; it’s…
Should self-care be a routine part of primary care?
Self‑care is already a powerful force in the UK — but the health system has yet to catch up says Self-Care Forum President, Dr Pete Smith writing in the Healthcare…
Building better self-care systems globally
“No plan survives first contact with the people we’re trying to help… what’s needed is something that is locally driven,” says Dr Peter Smith OBE, president of the Self‑Care Forum. His…
A note to our international visitors
The Self-Care Forum is a UK-based charity, but we are delighted that our site is visited regularly by so many people from around the world. We would like to make…
Mind the Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Public Engagement in Self‑Care
Blog by Dr Pete Smith OBE, Self-Care Forum PresidentPublic interest in health, wellbeing, and self-care has expanded dramatically in recent years. Online references to self-care topics have surged—from roughly 300…
Men’s Health Week 2026
Blog by Dr John Chisholm CBE, Self-Care Forum Trustee, Men's Health Forum Chair and President of the British Medical Association (BMA)Men’s Health Week 2026 runs from 15 to 21 June. …
Self-Care Is Not a Checklist: It’s a Capability
Why health literacy underpins effective, consistent self-careBy Self-Care Forum Board Member, Dr Lynne BaxterIn an age where we are surrounded by constant advice on how to optimise our health, from…
Celebrating the life of David Webber
The Self-Care Forum is sad to announce the death of David Webber this month , the founder of the International Self-Care Foundation and International Self-Care Day (24/7). David was a…
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