Empowering communities through peer support

Empowering individuals and communities through guidance, connection, and peer support to create a healthier society.

Our partners and funders

The organisations we work with:

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Who we are

For anyone interested in improving community health, Self Help UK empowers self-care through mutual support and provides personalised care for health and wellbeing. This is informed by our specialist knowledge and experience, enriched by our history of community involvement and the philosophy of self-care to improve health outcomes.

More about Self Help UK

Empowering people to take control of their health and well-being.

As a leading UK-registered charity, we’re revolutionising self-care and peer support. We are committed to shaping the national self-care agenda by connecting people to the support, information and education they need to thrive.

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Courses

Our courses can be completed in a timeframe that suits you. They are delivered online through engaging visuals, text, and audio.

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Workshops

For organisations with a group of members interested in launching or strengthening peer support groups; or to teams of professionals developing peer support groups within healthcare settings.

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Learn everything from group management to financing and compliance

Our Peer Support Group Starter Kit is a series of courses perfect for anyone who wants to set up a peer support group.

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Starter Kit

Not sure where to begin? Our Starter Kit will equip you to start your own self-help group!

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Joining a group

Thinking of joining a peer support group but not sure how to get involved? Our course can introduce you to the benefits of peer support.

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Directory of peer support groups

Search our directory of peer support groups, to find support near you.

Current and past projects

Find out more about our current work, and projects we've completed.

Featured project

Beyond Diagnosis: personalised cancer support for the people of Nottinghamshire.  Helping you live your life ...

Active projects with our partners

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project led by a Deaf team, providing virtual emotional and practical support to Deaf people experiencing Cancer.

Have you been recently diagnosed with cancer? Let us help. Our Cancer Care Coordinators based in GP practices are here to provide personalised support for ...

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Latest news from Self Help UK

All the latest news and updates from Self Help UK, including our regular newsletters.

Self Help UK latest news

Self Help UK Newsletter May 2025

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Welcome to our May newsletter! Read the full newsletter here. Half Marathon Hero: Laura Supports The Deaf Community Huge congratulations to our amazing volunteer Laura who ...

Celebrating 10 Years of Beyond Diagnosis

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Get ready to celebrate a significant milestone! This summer marks the 10th anniversary of our invaluable Beyond Diagnosis service. Since 2015, Self Help UK, in ...

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Laura’s Incredible Run Fuels Vital Deaf Cancer Support Today, we extend a massive congratulations and heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer, Laura, who conquered ...