WYRE Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging people to look after themselves and their families this winter.
The group gave its support to Self Care Week, an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations.
This year’s theme of the week is ‘self care for life – be healthy this winter’.
Dr Simon Rumley, chairman and clinical lead of NHS Wyre Forest CCG, said: “Preventing ill health is important all year round. Self care is about choosing lifestyle options that help keep you and your family fit and healthy.
“It is important that people understand about self-care, especially during the winter months, when seasonal illnesses increase.
“Knowing how to take medicines, treat minor ailments and seek help when you need it is vital to self care. Many common winter ailments do not require antibiotics and visiting a pharmacy for advice and treatment is often your best bet.”
For more information about self care visit nhs.uk
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