Project Description
Michelle Riddalls, PAGB CEO
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.
However, too often it goes unrecognised by policymakers.
A national self care strategy, as envisaged in this blueprint drawn up by a broad range of healthcare and pharmacy organisations, would bring significant benefits for individuals as well as on the NHS as a whole.
We look forward to working further with stakeholders and the Government towards this goal.

HEAR FROM OUR SUPPORTERS
Malcolm Harrison, CCA
Malcolm Harrison speaks about pharmacy's contribution to self care.
Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Health
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jonathan Ashworth provided a video message in support of the blueprint for a self care strategy.
Dr Sarah Jarvis GP
Dr Sarah Jarvis on how a self care strategy will help support appropriate use of valuable NHS resources.
Dr Graham Jackson, NHS Clinical Commissioners
Graham chaired a series of meetings held to develop a clinical consensus on self care, from which this self care strategy blueprint was developed.