The Expert Patients Programme (EPP for short) is a Free course designed for adults living with any long-term health condition(s). The EPP aims to help you to take more control of your health by learning new skills to manage your condition better on a daily basis.
Topics that the course covers include:
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Managing tiredness and pain
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Coping with feelings of depression
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Relaxation techniques and exercise
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Healthy eating
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Action planning and problem solving techniques
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Communication skills with healthcare
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professionals, friends, family and colleagues
The EPP CIC course is run over 6 weekly sessions with each session lasting 2 hours 30 mins. It is facilitated by trained tutors who, typically, are also living with a long-term condition and have become good self-managers.
For more information Freephone: 0800 988 5550 or
Email: get.info@eppcic.co.uk
