Do you want to learn new ways in living with or caring for someone who has a long term health condition(s)?
"Expert Patients Programme" could be one step forward to help you maintain your health and improve your quality of life!

Here are some of the Key Benefits:
A greater confidence in dealing with your illness and to recognise and act on symptoms
Experience less pain and fatigue - reduce and manage stress
Improvement in daily life and learn techniques like relaxation, exercise, healthy eating
Improved resourcefulness and lifestyle satisfaction
Greater self worth, independence and mobility
Get more out of health services
Communicate effectively with family, friends and health professionals
Develop an action plan to improve your well being
Meet others sharing similar experiences and improve your social activity
Ongoing support through our local Network Groups
Opportunities for volunteering to work towards an accredited qualification

The Programme is free (tea, coffee & biscuits are provided) and the course is run by trained volunteers who are living with long term conditions themselves.

For information on courses in your area or to find out more please contact the Expert Patients Programme Team on 0161 219 9424 or email man-pct.epp@nhs.net