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Supported Self Management

A 6-week self management course

Are you living with a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid? We can help you to live well with our Supported Self Management Programme.

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What is our Supported Self Management programme

The programme is for anyone living with a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid. It is available online or in person, in a group setting.

  • It runs over 6 consecutive weeks
  • Each session is 2.5 hours
  • The course is delivered by our community healthcare support team which includes, healthcare professionals, community coordinators and volunteers.
  • Sessions are aided by our evidence based health information

The course is currently delivered in Dumfries and Galloway, Grampian, Lothian and Scottish Borders.

 

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How the programme will help you

Our Supported Self Management Programme will support you to deal with the ongoing symptoms of long term health conditions and you’ll meet others who are going through similar experiences.

By the end of this programme we will have supported you to:

  • Set goals based on what matters to you
  • Manage your pain better
  • Manage your fatigue and improve energy levels
  • Feel more able to deal with difficult emotions
  • Build confidence to communicate effectively with your healthcare professionals

 

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Helping people like George

George suffered two strokes in September 2024. George and his wife Joan took part in our Supported Self Management course.

George said: “Every week has been so helpful, and everything is easy to follow. The pace is just right, and we both feel we are getting so much benefit from taking part.

“I can’t thank Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland enough for all the help I’ve had since this happened. I don’t know where I’d be without you.”

Joan added: “There’s a great ambience. Everyone feels comfortable being there and sharing their experiences. It’s been a great way to build George’s confidence and is teaching us both about problem-solving.

“We can’t thank Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland enough for being there when we needed them. I’d tell anyone who can to get on to a self management course because it will make such a difference.”

 

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If you would like to access our service, please fill out our referral form. We accept support requests from individuals, family members as well as healthcare professionals.

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You can also contact our Advice Line team to find out more about how to access support.

Freephone:
0808 801 0899

Email:
[email protected]

Text:
ADVICE to 66777 (standard rates apply)

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm

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