Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. The theme for 2023 is “Mind & Body”. The Self Care Forum has been organising Self Care Week since 2011.

Who gets involved in Self Care Week?

• International, national, regional, local and community organisations passionate about empowering people to better look after their own physical health and mental wellbeing get involved in Self Care Week
• Mostly traditional health organisations use the Week to communicate health messages to their audiences but a growing, diverse community is recognising the benefits of participating in Self Care Week
• In 2022, more than 800 organisations and individuals used the awareness week to empower their audiences, reaching millions in the UK.

Where should I start?

• The Self Care Forum has resources to help you plan for Self Care Week such as our 8 point plan and comms plan, we also have best practice case studies, posters and of course the Self Care Week icon. 
• You could also subscribe to our newsletter for updates on Self Care Week and all things self care.
• For more information contact selfcare@selfcareforum.org.