Peter Smith

[Self-Care Forum 💙 @SelfCareForum]

Thank you so very much for your terrific engagement and for your help in launching National #SelfCareWeek in such an enjoyable way. The hour has whizzed past. Watch out for more posts this week and do share yours with us too.

[Helen Donovan QN (she/her) @HelenDon_RN]

@SelfCareForum A9 #SCWchat yes of course we all have a role and the evidence from our recent research suggests people do want to but they need good and reliable information again understand @PiFonline assurance as a guide to what we can trust

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@SelfCareForum Q9 We are all responsible for our own self-care and for those for whom we care, but we can all take responsibility for making sure people get the good information they need to live healthier, happier longer lives. #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Helen Donovan QN (she/her) @HelenDon_RN]

@SelfCareForum A7 #SCWchat digital tools are very important they can help motivate and even advise but they must be accurate and reputable #Selcareweek and avoid over stating information with no evidence

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@SelfCareForum Q7 Our recent @SelfCareFroum research shows that threequarters of people already use their smartphone to help with their self-care but don't always trust what they find on the internet #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@PiFonline @IpsosUK Look forward to joining you. There's so much out there that finding trustworthy information is hard. The Self-Care Forum and PIF can help! @SelfCareforum #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Helen Donovan QN (she/her) @HelenDon_RN]

@SelfCareForum A6 #SCWchat there are so many challenges and goes back to recognition of the issue and the importance. Doing what is right for you to #selfcare

[Self-Care Forum 💙 @SelfCareForum]

Q6 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year, what must be done to support people to protect their mental wellness? A6 #SCWchat #selfcareweek

[We're not on X anymore – formerly @PifOnline @PiFonline]

@HelenDon_RN @SelfCareForum Helping people recognise reliable #HealthInformation is definitely crucial.
Our research with @IpsosUK, set to be published next week, found people are struggling to find trusted information. Independent verification increases trust for the majority of adults.

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@HelenDon_RN @SelfCareForum A5 #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek Our latest research shows that when people have common symptoms, 42% do nothing and 47% take an over the counter medicine. That's nearly everyone self-caring. Perhaps speaking to the pharmacist at the same time would help?

[Personalised Care Institute @Pers_Care_Inst]

It’s Self Care Week! - a week dedicated to encouraging self-care for healthier lives. For tips on how health and care staff can support people to practise self-care in their lives, check out the @SelfCareForum's resources list here: https://t.co/Tnkb6x2KgI

[austen el-osta @austenelosta]

. @SelfCareForum @ISFglobal @SelfCareChamp @Selfcarefed_org @ProfAdamsARCCIM @DemarzoMarcelo @MNarasimhan_WHO @SelfCareJudy @SelfCare4UHC @ImperialSCARU @imperialcollege @ImperialCCentre @ARC_NWL @Imperial_PCPH @ImperialNHS @ImperialSPH @ImperialMed @FIP_org @HealthierNWL @wearehealthily @sdhforum @Pers_Care_Inst @Mitch_Inst

[Healthwatch England @HealthwatchE]

#SelfCareWeek is a time to celebrate health and wellbeing and focus on how to better look after ourselves and those we love. Want some tips on how to do this? Check out the help and support offered by @SelfCareForum https://t.co/F5oXRqFJPO

[Helen Donovan QN (she/her) @HelenDon_RN]

@PiFonline @SelfCareForum So important providing information in a way people can access and understand #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@SelfCareForum We need to listen to what people are saying and help them cut through the mass of misinformation to reach trustworthy information #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Self-Care Forum 💙 @SelfCareForum]

Lots of great responses, let's do Q3. How do we help motivate people in their health and prevent avoidable diseases? A3 #SCWchat #selfcareweek

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@SelfCareForum We all need good, understandable and trustworthy advice from an early age. It should be standard in our education system #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@SelfCareForum Completely agree @PiFonline people want information they can understand and trust. That's anything with a PiFTick! #SCWchat

[Peter Smith @psmithselfcare]

@chrisgarland00 @SelfCareForum Self-care is nothing less than living a healthier, happier and longer life. @SCWchat

[Chris Garland @chrisgarland00]

@SelfCareForum A1 - Self-care isn’t ‘no care’ – it's about empowering people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take responsibility for their health where appropriate – improving outcomes for patients and the sustainability of the NHS in a challenging financial environment #SCWchat