**Expert Patients Programme (EPP)**
The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a free course designed for individuals aged 18 and over who are living with long-term health conditions. This program aims to enhance your health and well-being by equipping you with valuable skills and techniques for better managing your condition in daily life.
**Course Details:**
- **Duration**: 7 weekly sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours.
- **Format**: Group setting, fostering shared experiences and peer support.
- **Initial Session**: Introduction to Microsoft Teams, including general tech advice for participants.
**Topics Covered:**
- Managing pain and fatigue
- Coping with difficult emotions
- Goal setting and planning
- Healthy eating and exercise
- Effective communication with family, friends, and healthcare professionals
- Accessing community health services
**Eligibility Requirements**:
To participate, you must:
- Be aged 18 or older
- Live, work, or be registered at a GP practice in the boroughs of Merton or Wandsworth
**Contact Information**:
For further details or to enroll in a course, please reach out to our team:
- **Phone**: 020 3880 0267
- **Email**: expertpatients@swlondon.nhs.uk
To join, you may also complete the self-referral form linked below. Take the first step towards improving your health today!
Categories:
Managing a long-term health condition
Service access criteria:
Additional needs catered for: