Peter Smith

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.

@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

@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

Last one! Q9 who is responsible for helping people to #'selfcare - should we all be stepping it up? #scwchat #selfcareweek A9

@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

@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

Q7 What role do you see digital tools, apps and AI playing in supporting people's health and wellbeing? #SCWchat #selfcareweek

@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

📢New event alert! On 27 November we are launching a major new report in collaboration with @IpsosUK. #KnowledgeIsPower offers new insights into #HealthInformation access, trusted sources and the impact of #misinformation. Sign up for the free launch here: pifonline.org.uk/training-event…

@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

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

@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.

@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?

@SelfCareForum A5 #SCWchat #SelfCareWeek It is a challenge @SelfCareForum research suggests people do use readily available over the counter remedies but are not asking for advice so may not always be taking things early enough or in the right way?

So many fantastic comments. Let's move on to Q5 - #AYPW highlights the many services that pharmacies provide in local communities, but is the message getting through? #SCWchat #selfcareweek A5

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: selfcareforum.org/events/self-ca…

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#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 selfcareforum.org

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

@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

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

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

Ok, Q2 how do we ensure school children and young people grow up with #selfcare skills and knowledge to help them through their life? #SCWchat #selfcareweek

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

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

@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

Welcome again. Let's get on with Q1 - what does #selfcare mean to you and why do you think it's important. Answer using A1 and #SCWchat (if you remember) #selfcareweek