Self-Care – What does that mean to you?

Its so important to look after ourselves whenever we can. Self-care is about not only looking after yourself physically but also looking after your mental well-being. Please see the following advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

• www.nhs.uk/live-well

Self-care helps relieve pressures on GP practices, A&E and Walk-in centres, potentially saving the NHS around 136m each year. You can treat minor ailments with simple, over-the-counter solutions that are available from local pharmacies and supermarkets. Please see below for more details:

• Self care bulletin no.1 – May 2023