Improve your quality of life with a FREE course to help you take control of your condition. The course is led by trained volunteer tutors who are living with a long term health condition, so they understand the difficulties and can speak from first hand experience.
Many patients have gained the life skills to cope with a chronic condition or mild to moderate anxiety or depression, and there is increasing evidence that patients, with proper support, can take a lead in ‘self-managing’ their conditions.
The free six week course – one 21/2 hour session per week – covers:
• dealing with pain and extreme tiredness
• coping with depression, stress and low self image
• finding ways to relax
• healthy eating and exercise
• communicating more effectively
• triggers and symptom relapse awareness
• planning for the future
The programme is an opportunity to meet other people with long-term health problems or mental health issues, to share experiences and learn new skills.
If you have one or more long-term conditions you could benefit from this programme. Speak to your GP to see if the course is suitable for you.