Self Care Management Team, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

14/03/2026

Are you finding life with your caring situation difficult to juggle? Do you need support?

If the answer is YES then we can help you.

The ‘Caring for Me and You’ Carer’s Course is a free course for adults who care for someone, a child or another adult, who is living with a long-term health condition or disability. As its name implies, the course is about you making time to look after your own health needs. It aims to help you take more control of your situation and make a difference to your life.

The course is free and consists of 6 weekly sessions – each lasting two and a half hours. The weekly sessions provide information on specific topics such as:

• Understanding Challenging Behaviours
• Coping with difficult thoughts and emotions
• Staying Healthy
• How to get help
• Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
• Future Planning/Legal Issues
• Working with Health and Social Care Professionals
• Relaxation Techniques

To find out more about the course please contact the Team on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

13/03/2026

✨ Rest Is Not a Reward — It’s a Need

On World Sleep Day, give yourself permission to slow down.

Prioritise rest.

Protect your bedtime. Your mind and body will thank you.

Let’s take care of ourselves—one peaceful night’s sleep at a time.

12/03/2026

Today is , a time to raise awareness about the major factors contributing to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

The primary risk factors include Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Obesity.

Diabetes is the most common cause of CKD. High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood.

High Blood Pressure can also damage the blood vessels in the kidneys, reducing their filtering capacity.

Individuals with Heart Disease are at a higher risk for developing CKD because reduced blood flow can affect kidney function.

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing diabetes and high blood pressure, the two leading causes of CKD. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for kidney health.

Looking after your kidneys means looking after your overall health!

12/03/2026

Don't delay and book on our next 6 Week Self Care Management Programme to get a better insight on your health condition. The course starts on Thursday 9 April 2026 at 10.00am.

By taking part, you will:

- Gain/extend knowledge about how to live with your condition.
- Feel confident and more in control of your life.
- Manage your condition and treatment together with healthcare
professionals.
- Be realistic about the impact of your condition on yourself and
your family.
- Use your new skills and knowledge to improve your quality of life.
- Meet others who share similar experiences.

To find out more about the course please contact the Team on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

11/03/2026

🌟 You’re Worth the Effort

Choosing not to smoke is an act of strength, self-respect, Self Care and love for your future self.

Be proud of every step you take toward better health and wellbeing.

Let’s support one another in staying healthy, positive, and smoke‑free. 💛

11/03/2026

Did you know many people think that smoking helps calm their nerves and reduces anxiety. It might feel like a cigarette eases stress or tension, but the truth is it can make things feel worse.

Smoking gives a quick hit of ni****ne, which feels relaxing at first, but that feeling fades fast.

When it wears off, you can feel even more anxious, stressed or down. This can lead to smoking more often, but, instead of fixing the problem, it can create a cycle where anxiety and depression get worse, not better.

The good news is that you can get support for depression and anxiety as well as much more by participating in the Self Care Management Programmes.

To find out more about the Self Care Management Programmes offered in Walsall contact the Team on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

The Self Care Management Team are looking forward to supporting the SEN Family Fayre next Wednesday 18 March 2026 at Willenhall Community Hub.

Please pop in and find out how the team can support you. Mosaic Neuro-Inclusive Support C.I.C

09/03/2026

Self Care isn’t just a set of tasks; it’s a reason:

✨To feel calmer
✨To have more energy
✨To be present for others
✨To recover from stress

Your ‘why’ pulls you forward when motivation fades.

08/03/2026

06/03/2026

Did you know?

A tiny clean‑up tricks the brain into feeling more in control.

(“Micro‑cleaning” is basically self-care in disguise.)