Self Care Management Team, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

06/11/2025

The focus of is the importance of reporting suspected adverse reactions to medicines and vaccines but also the reporting of suspected problems with medical devices or other healthcare products to the Yellow Card scheme.

The Yellow Card scheme is run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which safeguards medicines, vaccines, medical devices (including software, apps, and artificial intelligence), blood products and e-cigarettes quality and efficacy in the United Kingdom. Through the Yellow Card scheme, the MHRA collects and monitors information on suspected safety concerns involving healthcare products, like side effects caused by a medicine, or adverse incidents involving medical devices.

Did you know you can report a serious side effect by using the link https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or for any patients who do not have online access to report a suspected side effect to the Yellow Card scheme, call 0800 731 6789 for free, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

05/11/2025

Don't miss out on this opportunity to book on our next 6 Week Self Care Management Programme to get a better insight on your health condition before Christmas. The course starts this Friday 7 November 2025 at 10.00am in the centre of Walsall.

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

03/11/2025

Most people feel stressed sometimes and some people find stress helpful or even motivating. But if stress is affecting your life or impacting on your health there are things you can try that may help.

To find out how the Self Care Management Team Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Walsall Manor Hospital and Community Health can help call on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

23/10/2025

Infection prevention is crucial for managing long-term health conditions, as chronic infections can exacerbate existing health issues and lead to further complications.

Here are three key strategies for infection prevention with long term health conditions:

Prompt identification and treatment of infections can prevent the progression of chronic conditions and reduce the risk of complications.

Vaccines can protect against infections

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, can help the immune system function optimally and reduce the risk of infections.

22/10/2025

Our next Chronic Pain Programme will be starting on Monday 3 November 2025 at 1.00pm at a venue in Walsall.

By taking part, you will:

• Techniques to deal with the symptoms of Chronic Pain such as
fatigue, stress, sleeplessness, physical limitations and emotional
problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration
• Appropriate exercise for managing Chronic Pain and physical
• Healthy eating for Chronic Pain management
• Communicating effectively about your Chronic Pain with family,
friends and health professionals

For more information about the Chronic Pain Self Care Management Programme please call 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

21/10/2025

Beenish and Diana are all ready to meet their group and deliver the Diabetes Programme in Bentley this morning.

Are you struggling to manage your Diabetes? What to know how you can join one of our Diabetes Programmes?

Contact the Self Care Management Team who will be happy to help you find the right programme for you today on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net OHPP

15/10/2025

This month we are supporting

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol?

National Cholesterol Month is about raising awareness about cholesterol, empowering people to make informed decisions and take action to lower their high cholesterol, leading to a healthier heart.

Cholesterol can become raised for a number of reasons. For example:

• a diet high in saturated fats
• not being active enough, so the fats you eat aren't used up for energy
• genetic conditions which mean the fats aren't processed in the usual way
• other medical conditions.

To find out how we can help call the Team on 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

14/10/2025

Do you wish to better manage your Diabetes?

If you answered "YES," don't pass up the chance to register for our upcoming 6-week diabetes programme, which begins on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 10:00am in Bentley.

We will show you techniques to deal with your symptoms such as
• Appropriate exercise for managing blood glucose and for maintaining and
improving strength, flexibility and endurance.
• Healthy eating and menu planning for your condition
• Fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycaemia, stress and emotional problems such as
depression, anger, fear and frustration plus much more.

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

12/10/2025

Living with arthritis isn't easy and carrying out simple, everyday tasks can often be painful and difficult.

So what is arthritis?

The word arthritis is used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. Arthritis can make life tough by causing pain and making it harder to get about. The symptoms of arthritis can vary from week to week, and even from day to day.

Do you want to learn how remaining physically active will help you stay mobile and will be good for your general health?

To find out how our Chronic Pain Programme can help please call 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

10/10/2025

Today marks World Mental Health Day.

Our mental and physical well-being are closely linked. Long-term physical health issues increase your chance of developing mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

If this concerns you, someone you know, or someone you care about, contact the Team for more information 01922 605490 or email wht.selfcare@nhs.net

09/10/2025

08/10/2025

Pop along and meet Julie, Beth and Lydia from the Self Care Management Team who will be happy to discuss the Self Care Management Programmes with you. They will be located opposite Costa Coffee Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Walsall Manor Hospital and Community Health until 2.00pm today.