National Self Care Week 2024

Introduction:

National Self-Care Week 2024 is the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations.

The theme is “Mind and Body” and organisations are encouraged to use Self-Care Week as a hook to help people practise self-care for a healthier, happier life. 

National Self-Care Week is from Monday 18th November 2024 to Friday 22nd November 2024.

What is National Self-Care Week 2024?

Self-Care week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations.

More needs to be done to support people to better look after their own, and their family’s health and wellbeing.

Empowering individuals to self-care has many benefits for their short term and long-term health and this is important since people are living longer, but not always in good health.

Supporting people to take better care of their health also helps to manage demand on health services.

The theme this year is “Mind & Body”.

The Self Care Forum has been organising Self-Care Week since 2011 and each day during National Self-Care week there will be a quick daily read to help you get more from the week.

Here are some practical ways to incorporate daily self-care into your life:

• Nutrition: Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Opt for balanced meals and stay hydrated.
• Exercise: Regular physical activity is crucial. Find an exercise routine that you enjoy and can stick to.
• Sleep: Ensure you’re getting enough rest. Good sleep is vital for both physical and mental health.
• Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. Stay connected with friends and family, as social interactions are key to our wellbeing.

More Information

You can get more information on National Self-Care Week 2024, by following this link to the Self Care Forum website.