Self care week Nov 16thSelf Care

Self-care is perfect if your condition is something you should be able to treat at home, such as coughs, colds and common illnesses.

For some illnesses, home is the best place for you.

A key contributor to your recovery from these minor illnesses is to rest and drink plenty of fluid. You can plan ahead by stocking up on healthcare essentials you might need, like paracetamol – ask your pharmacist for advice on stocking your home medicines cabinet.

If you are ill and don’t have these healthcare essentials in your house, ask a friend, family member or carer to get them on your behalf.

Live Well & Be Self Care Aware

An important part of self care, is to look after your physical and mental health and to protect yourself from illness in the first place. It’s all about being ‘Self Care Aware’, visit the NHS – One You website for a whole host of ways to look after you well-being, get fit, eat healthily, quit smoking and reduce your alcohol consumption.

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Are You Self Care Aware?

Keep fit: aim to exercise at least 3 times a week for around 30 minutes

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Eat well: try to eat a balanced diet of fruit, veg, fibre and protein

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Stay hydrated: drink 6-8 cups of water, tea or other low sugar drinks every day

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Get yourself screened and immunised – including an annual flu jab

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Keep your medicines cabinet & first aid kit stocked up at home

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Get all the latest self care advice online, straight from the NHS

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Speak to your Pharmacist for quick advice and ‘over the counter’ medicine

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NHS 111 out of hours urgent care service

For urgent medical but non-emergency advice contact NHS111

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Look after your sexual health and get yourself tested for sexually transmitted infections

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Stopping smoking is one of the best things you’ll ever do for your health

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Cut back on alcohol and feel a bit better every day – it’s easier to start than you think

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There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing

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