Self-Care is a term used to include all the actions taken by people to recognise, treat and manage their own health. Please find some of the more common conditions below to download advice and guidance:
For more information please visit blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health
Black Country ICB have guidelines on the restriction of prescribing certain medicines
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
Birchills Health Centre has recently adapted these guidelines produced by the ICB which aims to restrict the prescribing of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen products for short term use that can be bought at a reasonable cost over the counter. If this guideline is followed it will result in:
- Reduced patient reliance on prescribers for prescriptions
- Reduced consultations for minor, self-limiting conditions
- Increased patient self-reliance for minor conditions.
Funding of medicines available to purchase to treat self-limiting conditions and minor ailments and self-care is a personal responsibility.
If you would like to read more you can download this document: Paracetamol and Ibuprofen Selfcare Guideline (PDF, 189KB)
For any questions or concerns about this guidance please get in touch.