This blueprint strategy was officially launched at an online event on 19 October 2021. Hear more about the blueprint from our partners and case studies. We were also joined by Professor Alf Collin of NHS England to reflect on its recommendations.
A national self-care strategy
Learn more about why we need a national self-care strategy and explore a blueprint for such a strategy, developed collaboratively by pharmacy and healthcare organisations.
WHAT IS SELF-CARE?
Self-care is not ‘no care’. Find out what we mean by self care and why it’s important.
WHY DO WE NEED A NATIONAL STRATEGY?
Self-care reduces pressure on the NHS and empowers people to take control of their health.
HOW WAS THIS BLUEPRINT DEVELOPED?
How you can help make the case for self-care.
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frontline healthcare professionals thought self-care was important in the pandemic (up from 55%)
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GP appointments for self-care (pre-pandemic)
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A&E visits for self-treatable conditions (pre-pandemic)
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now more likely to self-care
Support for a self-care strategy
This blueprint for a national strategy has been developed by a group of leading pharmacy and healthcare organisations in partnership with PAGB, the consumer healthcare association. Our work has been championed by MPs and Peers in parliament.
Graham chaired a series of meetings held to develop a clinical consensus on self-care, from which this self-care strategy blueprint was developed.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is one of the partners in developing this blueprint for a self-care strategy.
PAGB’s former President explains why the consumer healthcare industry supports this strategy.
Stephen speaks about community pharmacy and its role in self-care.
Self-care is a vital part of our health system. It has the potential to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes and protect NHS resources for those who need them most.
A vision for self-care
A system which fully integrates the promotion of everyday wellbeing, self-care for self-treatable conditions and the management of long-term conditions into the wider health system.
This blueprint strategy sets out the key components of a national strategy.
INDIVIDUALS
Ensuring individuals understand and are willing to practise self-care.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Creating a cultural shift among healthcare professionals.
THE SYSTEM
Designing the system to support self-care.
DIGITAL
Utilising digital technology to its full potential to support self-care.
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