Self Care Week

Self-care is the actions people take for themselves, or for others, in order to develop, maintain and improve their health and wellbeing.

We would like to know what self-care means to you, how you practice self-care and things that prevent you from practising self-care.

How much do you know about self-care? Test yourself with this quiz and get a certificate for taking part! For ages 16- 11.

Well done on completing the quiz! Download your certificate here.

By now you must have tested your knowledge of self-care with the quiz. View or download the answers here!

For advice, guidance and links to services that can help your mind stay healthy. We deal with important issues, including mental health, connecting with others, volunteering in your community and coping with bereavement.

It’s really important to spend time with others, make friends and build a social and support network for yourself in your local community.

There are lots of groups in the community where you can socialise, make friends and go to events and fun activities as a group.

Keeping active can help you have a healthy weight and reduce your risk of health problems like heart disease, stroke and dementia. It also helps you feel better, happier and less stressed

For support on healthy eating

For support to manage your diabetes, make changes to the you or lose weight, find support services and infomration on Type 2 diabetes remission programme.

Newham residents aged 60 or over are eligible for free vitamin D supplements to help you stay healthy. This is because it can be harder for people aged 60 and over to get enough vitamin D.

Quit Well Newham can provide Newham residents with free advice and support to quit.

Face-to-face support is available at a location near you. Support is available in English, Bengali, Urdu, Gujrati and Lithuanian. BSL Support is also available.

For information on support available on cutting down drinking, quitting drug or substance use.

For information on tips, support/ services available to help you keep well during the colder months, keeping active etc.

The booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.