Living Well Programme
Are you a patient living with a long-term health condition?
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Read some patient experiences of the Living Well Programme here
The Living Well Programme is a free self-management course developed for people living with any long-term health condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, depression, back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome etc.
We aim to help you to take more control of your health by learning new skills and techniques to manage your condition better on a daily basis. Amongst other things, the course will explore:
- How to manage common symptoms such as pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety, isolation, depression, physical limitations, shortness of breath and poor sleep
- Goal setting and problem solving
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- Communication skills
- Accessing NHS services and working with your Healthcare team
- Relaxation techniques
- Positive thinking
- Managing medications
- Breathing exercises
- Apps & online resources
- Budget management
Not only will the course give you new skills to help you to manage your condition and the emotional changes brought about by your condition, it also provides a great opportunity for you to meet other people who share similar experiences.
The course runs over six weekly sessions, each session lasting two hours (Online Course) or two-and-a-half hours (Community Course), including a break. Each course is facilitated by fully trained (but not medically qualified) volunteer tutors who themselves are living with a long-term health condition.
- Service Location:
- West Sussex
- Hove
- Brighton
- How To Access:
You do not need a referral to access this service, simply email us on sc-tr.livingwell@nhs.net or give us a call for more information or to book a place. Alternatively, you can complete this referral and self-referral form. In most cases we would recommend that you have been living with your condition for at least six months before attending the Living Well Programme.
Online course dates
New course dates will be added here soon.
Community courses
New course dates will be added here soon.
Volunteer with us!
Our self-management volunteer tutors are vital to the success of the Living Well Programme – they make a real difference to people living with a long-term health condition. Volunteering can be very rewarding and a great confidence booster.
Further information about the role of Living Well Programme volunteer tutor, the essential criteria for applying, and an application form are available here essential criteria and here how to apply.
If you have any questions about the role and/or training, please contact us by emailing sc-tr.livingwell@nhs.net or calling 01403 620448 or 01273 267545.”
- Contact Details:
Email: sc-tr.livingwell@nhs.net
Brighton, Hove & Coastal West Sussex
Tel: 01273 267545West Sussex – West, North & Mid Sussex
Tel: 01403 620448 - Opening Hours:Our office hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. If we are out of the office, there is a 24 hour answerphone and we will endeavour to contact you on the next working day.
- How to find us:
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