Self Care Matters 2016
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In November 2016 Healthwatch Bromley and Healthwatch Lewisham held a joint Self Care Matters event. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of Self Care Week and the importance of self-care and the self-management of health conditions.
The event included four separate workshops focussing on particular self care issues: diabetes, eye care, respiratory diseases and mental health.
The Self Care Matters event was attended by over 60 people. Attendees were asked to leave their feedback on several interactive feedback boards.
he feedback received suggests people would like to know where they can access information. Those in attendance also suggested the potential for technology to enable people to self monitor their long term conditions. Another suggestion was to create a directory of available leaflets, so they can be provided in an accessible format. Participants also emphasised the importance of local activities supporting wellbeing, and healthy nutrition in relation to self care.