Self Care Forum
The Self Care Forum is a UK organisation that aims to further the reach of self care and embed it into the everyday life of members of the public. Self care is the actions that individuals take for themselves, on behalf of and with others, in order to develop, protect, maintain, and improve their health, wellbeing or wellness.
Visit selfcareforum.org to find out more, as well as resources, news, and information on Self Care Week, the Self Care Forum's annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families, and generations.
Below are selected Self Care Forum fact sheets intended to be used by primary healthcare professionals at the time of consultation with patients/members of the public, providing recommendations on the self-management of some common ailments.
Independent professional body guidelineSelf Care Forum sinusitis fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sinusitis
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum sore throat fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sore throat
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum fever in children fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing fever in children
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum venous disease fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing venous disease
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum sprains and strains fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing sprains and strains
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum cough in adults fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing cough in adults
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum heartburn and indigestion fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing heartburn and indigestion
- Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum headache and migraine fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing headache and migraine
