Expert patients
If you have a long-term health condition, you might be interested in the Expert Patients Programme.
What is it?
The Expert Patients Programme is a free (NHS-funded) training programme that provides opportunities to people who live with long-term health conditions to develop new skills to manage their condition better on a day-to-day basis.
Benefits of becoming an expert patient
Expert patients:
- feel confident and in control of their lives;
- aim to manage their condition and its treatment in partnership with health care professionals;
- communicate effectively with professionals and are willing to share responsibility on treatment;
- are realistic about the impact of their disease on themselves and their family;
- use their skills and knowledge to lead full lives.
Find out more and find a course
For further details and to look for a course near you, visit the Expert Patients Programme website.
For patients who live in Manchester further details can be obtained by calling 0161 219 9424 or by completing and submitting this form:expert patient form
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