Self Care Week: 14 - 20 November 2011

Self Care Week 2011 takes place from November 14 - 20. It aims to help people take care of themselves, and lets them know what’s available to help them look after their health.

Self care means keeping fit and healthy, as well as knowing how to take medicines, treat minor ailments and seek help when you need it. If you have a long-term condition, self care is about understanding that condition and how to live with it.

There’s lots of information on the NHS Choices website about how everyone can use self care to improve their health and wellbeing. Visit the website to find out more: http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/Yourhealth/Pages/self-care-week-2011.aspx.