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• Every time you see a GP it costs the NHS £43, on average, for a 12-minute consultation
• A visit to Accident and Emergency costs £112

According to the International Self- Care Foundation, self-care is what people do for themselves in order to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness through self- medication and social prescription.

Self-care to individuals mean that they are more able to maintain their own care needs in relation to:

• Prevention
• Mental wellbeing
• Minor ailments
• Long term conditions

Self-care techniques and general lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms of many mental health problems.

They may also help prevent some problems from developing or getting worse.

Here are some tips for looking after yourself that you might find helpful:

• stay aware of your mental health
• nourish your social life
• try peer support
• make time for therapeutic activities
• look after your physical health
• contact a specialist organisation

If these work well for you then you may find you don't need any formal treatment.

However, it’s important to remember that there is unlikely to be an instant solution. 

Recovering from a mental health problem is likely to take time, energy and work.

Self Care Activities Going on in Bury

Visit our What's On section for a list of activities such as guided walking groups, summer roadshows, family days etc.

Self Care Services in Bury!

• Helping Yourself to Wellbeing Course
• Community Support in Bury
• Health and Wellbeing Community Services

Self Care Information & Advice 

• Mental Wellbeing for All
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing

Self-care for healthy living

Staying healthy is important for everyone, even if you are living with a long-term condition. This means eating healthily, exercising regularly, quitting smoking and drinking in moderation.

If you are not sure what changes you can make to help improve your health, NHS Choices offers a LifeCheck. Just answer a few simple questions and LifeCheck can give you advice on what changes may help you. Click here for a LifeCheck.