The Help Overcoming Problems Effectively (HOPE) Programme is a free self-care, self-management programme that is delivered across Devon. HOPE supports individuals to consider “what is important to me?” and to build the confidence and resilience to better manage their condition(s), symptoms and challenging experiences that may arise. HOPE was developed by the University of Coventry and is an evidence-based, accredited programme, which is delivered under licence from H4C.
The programme is very much person-centred, encouraging you to focus on you as an individual, not as your long-term condition. You are important, and you matter too. HOPE aims to boost your self-confidence and resilience, to help you cope better emotionally, psychologically and practically. Although people who have completed the programme have commented that it is therapeutic, we must emphasise that it is not therapy. If you need more specialist support, please speak to your GP.
We aim to bring groups of people together that are going through something similar (e.g. chronic pain, anxiety and depression, diabetes, Long Covid etc.). Shared experiences enable people to connect, empathise, and offer peer support to one another. Often groups start as strangers and leave as friends!
You must be over the age of 18 to attend, and live in Devon. If you wish to bring along a friend, family member, or a carer for support, please do. Just let us know prior to attending!
There are three versions of the HOPE Programme that are available to people living in Devon, but you may be asking, how do they differ?
Face-to-Face:
Delivered in person in community venues across Devon
Commitment of 2.5 hour per week for six weeks (duration may vary depending on the programme)
Set dates and times
Supported by at least 2 trained facilitators
Virtual:
Delivered online using Microsoft Teams
Live course (set dates and times)
Can only access course at set times
Commitment of 2 hours per week for 6 weeks (duration may vary depending on the programme)
Supported by at least 2 facilitators
Live communication using audio and webcam
Digital:
Delivered online via iHOPE
Self-paced over 6 weeks
Access 24/7 for the 6 weeks
Recommended commitment of 2 hours per week
Supported by at least 2 facilitators
Online chat, group forums, private messaging
Option to upload media
If you would like any further information please get in touch with the HOPE Team:
Email - hope.devon@nhs.net
Phone - 01803 320696