Managing the challenge of living with a long term condition
Course description
The 'Managing the challenge of living with a long term
condition' course will teach you skills to manage all aspects of
life with a long term condition, including:
- pain management
- relaxation
- exercise
- diet
- relationships with health professionals
- building confidence
The course is delivered to a group of 12 to 18 people over 6
weeks in 6 consecutive 2-hour sessions. It is delivered by 2
trainers who work and/or care for people with long term
conditions.
Various methods will be used, including group work, working in
pairs and listening to talks.
There is no charge to attend the course.
Course provider
The course is delivered by the Western Health and Social
Care Trust in Northern Ireland, under license from Stanford
University through the Long Term Conditions Alliance Northern
Ireland.
Location
The courses are run throughout the Western Health and Social
Care Trust Area in Northern Ireland, in the areas covered by
Limavady Borough Council, Derry City Council, Strabane District
Council, Omagh Borough Council and Fermanagh District Council.
Who the course is aimed at
This course is for you if you are:
- in the Western Health and Social Care Trust Area of
Northern Ireland
- over the age of 18 with any long term health condition that is
impacting on the quality of your life
- keen to learn new skills in how to self manage your
condition
More information
'Managing the challenge'
course information (PDF, 111KB)
Contact Martina Blake, Co-ordinator, Long Term Conditions Self
Management Training Tel: 07545 206367 Email: mblake@amh.org.uk
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