The Expert Patients programme (EPP)
is a community programme that supports people to manage their long-term health problems on a day-to-day basis.
Most people are already managing their long-term health problems. but, the question is, how do you manage?
Becoming an active self-manager allows you to take control of your own care plan.
The main benefits of self management are
• A reduction in the severity of symptoms
• Significant decrease in pain
• Improved life control and activity
• Improved life satisfaction
The EPP recognises that you, have a lot of knowledge about your own condition and this information can be used to improve your situation.