National Self Care Week 2026

What is National Self-Care Week?

Self-Care Week is an annual, UK-wide awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations.

The theme for Self-Care Week is “Mind & Body”.

Self-care includes:

• Taking vitamin D supplements: This is particularly important for people who are unable to go outside.
  • Vitamin D – NHS
• Eating well and exercising regularly: Good nutrition and regular exercise support general wellbeing and a healthy immune system.
  • Healthy eating as one of the International Self-Care Foundation’s seven pillars of self-care
• Adopting positive lifestyle choices: Explore the following NHS resources for advice on healthy living.
  • Healthy weight – NHS
  • Exercise – NHS
  • Sleep and tiredness – NHS
  • Eat well – NHS
  • Alcohol advice – NHS
  • Quit smoking – NHS
  • Addiction support – NHS
  • Sexual health – NHS
  • Bone health – NHS
  • Pain – NHS
  • Healthy teeth and gums – NHS
  • Seasonal health – NHS
  • Is my child too ill for school? – NHS
• Supporting mental wellbeing: Take steps to look after your mental health.
  • Five steps to mental wellbeing – NHS
• Accessing NHS services: These include pharmacies, dentists, support for back or joint problems, mental health services, urgent care, NHS sight tests and pregnancy care.
  • Find services near you – NHS
• Understanding the benefits of vaccinations and screening.
  • Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself – NHS