17 November 2025

 

This week (17 – 23 November 2025) sees the start of National Self Care week.  The theme is “Mind and Body”.  This is a UK wide-annual awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across our communities, family and generations.

For our Grenfell impacted community we acknowledge how challenging this year has been and how this is likely to have taken its toll on people’s well-being and wellbeing.

One of the most important things we can do protect our mental health is regular movement. Our bodies and our minds are connected, so looking after ourselves physically helps us to prevent problems with our mental health.

Exercise releases “feel good” hormones, which reduce feelings of stress and anger. It also helps us feel better about our bodies. It can improve our sleep too. If it involves other people, like being part of a team, a class or group we see regularly, that can also boost our mental health.

Despite these benefits, so many of us struggle to move enough. We know there are many varied reasons for this, so this Self Care Week we want to help people to find moments for movement in their daily routines and practice ways to manage self-care.

We encourage everyone to focus on making small manageable adjustments to your daily routine. While the impact of small actions on their own may seem little, the cumulative effects of these habits can end up being profound!

There are a few small steps we can all take to make big changes:

  • Taking vitamin D supplements, particularly important for those unable to go outside
  • Good nutrition and regular exercise to support general wellbeing and help maximise people’s immunity
  • Adopting positive lifestyle choices – getting out for a walk in nature
  • Supporting mental wellness by keeping connected, ensuring a sense of perspective, and taking further steps to maintain health
  • Understanding how to manage common ailments and long-term health conditions
  • Make time to connect with family and friends – if that’s over a coffee and walk

We in the NHS are also here to help

If you are affected by Grenfell, the NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service, is here for you and your family.  To access support please call 020 8637 6279 (every day 8am to 8pm) or 0800 0234 650 (overnight: from 8pm). For more information go to grenfellwellbeing.cnwl.nhs.uk/

For emotional support, health and wellbeing support, and urgent mental health support, call 0800 0234 650, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For further information about local health support go to: www.rbkc.gov.uk/grenfell-response-and-recovery/support/nhs-support


 

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