Realising the potential

A blueprint for a self care strategy for England

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 Prof Alf Collin of NHS England to reflect on its recommendations.

Speak to us about how you can support the campaign for a national self care strategy.

selfcare@pagb.co.uk

Welcome

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.

frontline healthcare professionals thought self care was important in the pandemic (up from 55%)

Imperial College Self Care Academic Research Unit

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GP appointments for self care (pre-pandemic)

Self Care White Paper, PAGB, 2019

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A&E visits for self-treatable conditions (pre-pandemic)

IMS Health for PAGB, 2015

now more likely to self care

PAGB self care survey, 2021

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.

Dr Graham JacksonNHS Confederation

Graham chaired a series of meetings held to develop a clinical consensus on self care, from which this self care strategy blueprint was developed

Paul BennettChief Executive, RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is one of the partners in developing this blueprint for a self care strategy.

Neil Lister PAGB President

PAGB’s President explains why the consumer healthcare industry supports this strategy

Stephen Goundrey-Smith MRPharmS FFCI

Stephen speaks about community pharmacy and its role in self care

Michelle RiddallsChief Executive, PAGB

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…

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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.

ABOUT THE STRATEGY

CASE STUDIES

The blueprint strategy features a number of case studies to bring to life pockets of best practice which already exist.

Dr. Me

This schools-based initiative improves children’s self care knowledge and builds confidence in managing self-treatable conditions.

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Pharmacy First

Pharmacist handing medication to customer in drug store

Local schemes are successfully supporting people who may previously have attended the GP or A&E for minor ailments – releasing GP appointments for more serious conditions.

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CATCH app

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An app to support parents and carers in Cheshire had a big impact on people’s confidence and helped reduce unnecessary attendance at A&E.

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MORE CASE STUDIES

Support the call for a national self care strategy

There are many ways you can support us in calling for a national self care strategy – check out some suggestions here.

If you’re interested in getting involved or just want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

Realising the potential

Speak to us about how you can support the campaign for a national self care strategy.

Welcome

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?

WHY DO WE NEED A NATIONAL STRATEGY?

HOW WAS THIS BLUEPRINT DEVELOPED?

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.

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

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

THE SYSTEM

DIGITAL

CASE STUDIES

The blueprint strategy features a number of case studies to bring to life pockets of best practice which already exist.

Dr. Me

Pharmacy First

CATCH app

Support the call for a national self care strategy

There are many ways you can support us in calling for a national self care strategy – check out some suggestions here.

If you’re interested in getting involved or just want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

CONTACT INFORMATION

Download the full document:

Realising the potential. Developing a blueprint for a self care strategy for England.

Realising the potential

Speak to us about how you can support the campaign for a national self care strategy.

Welcome

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?

WHY DO WE NEED A NATIONAL STRATEGY?

HOW WAS THIS BLUEPRINT DEVELOPED?

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.

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

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

THE SYSTEM

DIGITAL

CASE STUDIES

The blueprint strategy features a number of case studies to bring to life pockets of best practice which already exist.

Dr. Me

Pharmacy First

CATCH app

Support the call for a national self care strategy

There are many ways you can support us in calling for a national self care strategy – check out some suggestions here. If you’re interested in getting involved or just want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

CONTACT INFORMATION

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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:

There are many ways you can support us in calling for a national self care strategy – check out some suggestions here.

If you’re interested in getting involved or just want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

Download the full document:

Realising the potential. Developing a blueprint for a self care strategy for England.