this week is Self Care Week 2011, it aims to help people take care of themselves and where to find help to help take care of their health. This year's theme is Technology. You can find out more by visiting http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/Yourhealth/Pages/Helpathome.aspx
Technology is changing the way we look after our health with apps like NHS Direct allowing you to check your symptoms if you are unwell.
For people with limited mobility and those with disabilities technology and the right equipment can help you to care more for yourself and increase independence.
What do we mean by 'self care'? It means keeping fit and healthy, if you have a long term condition it is about knowing about your condition and how to manage it day to day. If you have a long term condition you health your way
http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/Yourhealth/Pages/Yourhealth.aspx may be helpful. http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Longterm.aspx can help you to see if you are getting the right support for your condition.
No comments:
Post a Comment