The Self Care Forum aims to further the reach of self care and embed it into everyday life.  Self Care is the actions that individuals take for themselves, on behalf of and with others in order to develop, protect, maintain and improve their health, wellbeing or wellness.

For further information the main website can be found at: http://www.selfcareforum.org/

Fact Sheets.

What are the Fact Sheets for?
The Self Care Forum Fact Sheets for common ailments aim to help clinicians and patients discuss issues around self care within the practice consultation and especially how to handle the symptoms in the future. They provide patients with information around:

• Useful facts
• What patients can expect to happen (the natural history)
• What people can do to help themselves – now and in the future
• When to seek medical help (the ‘red flags’)
• Where to find out more

1. Low Back pain

http://dev.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/170509-SCF-Fact-Sheet-No-1-Back-Pain-v101.pdf

2. Eczema

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-Eczema.pdf

3. Heartburn & indigestion

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-Heartburn-and-indigestion.pdf

4. Fever in children

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4-Fever-in-Children.pdf

5. Constipation

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-Constipation.pdf

6. Headache & migraine

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-Headache.pdf

7. Coughs http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7-Cough.pdf

8. Acne

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8-Acne.pdf

9. Sprains & strains

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/9-Sprains-and-strains.pdf

10. Sore throat

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/10-Sore-Throat.pdf

11. Otitis media

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20131030-SCF-Fact-Sheet-No-11-Otitis-Media-v1-final.pdf

12. Common cold

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20131030-SCF-Fact-Sheet-No-12-Common-Cold-v1-final.pdf

13. Sinusitis

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/20131030-SCF-Fact-Sheet-No-13-Sinusitis-v1-final.pdf

14. Urine symptoms in men

http://www.selfcareforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/14-LUTSmen.pdf