20/11/2025
Healthcare professionals are often the first to advise patients to rest, eat well, and take care of themselves, yet they are the last to follow that advice.
National Self Care Week highlights the importance of maintaining personal wellbeing as a professional responsibility. A tired, overstretched workforce cannot deliver safe, compassionate care.
For clinicians, self care includes:
Taking allocated breaks and using annual leave fully
Keeping hydrated and eating regularly during shifts
Setting emotional boundaries to prevent burnout
Seeking peer or mental health support when needed
Supporting self care is not just about individual effort. Healthcare organisations must create environments where staff wellbeing is seen as part of patient safety.
This week, take a moment to invest in your own health.