Self care resources
Self Care is about keeping yourself and your loved ones as fit and healthy as possible.
It's about knowing how to take medicines properly, treating minor ailments yourself and seeking the expert advice of your local pharmacist in the first instance.
If you have a long-term condition, self care is about understanding that condition and learning how to manage it well.
Basildon and Brentwood CCG is supporting Self Care Week from 13-19 November 2017 with advice for all ages on taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing.
To help you and your family stay well now and in the future, please take a look at the resources available to download below:
Self Care Forum Factsheets for Common Ailments (complete pack)
Self Care Forum (individual factsheets):
low back pain
eczema
heartburn and indigestion
fever in children
constipation
headache and migraine
coughs
acne
sprains and strains
otitis media (middle ear infection)
common cold sinusitis
urine symptoms in men
Self Care Information about Children (a complete 58 page guide covering everything from asthma to vaccination)
Questions to ask at your GP/hospital appointment
Self Care courses:
Free self management courses for people with long term conditions
