Online Course

A FREE ONLINE COURSE for managing your long-term health condition. An interactive web-based course to learn to manage the day-to-day issues associated with living with a long-term health condition.

What is the EPP CIC Online Course?

Expert Patients Programme CIC Online is a FREE internet-based self-management course for people who live with any long-term condition(s) and may be particularly useful for those whose health conditions may prevent them accessing a community course, e.g., agoraphobia, mobility problems, neurological conditions, cystic fibrosis etc.

New sessions will start each week with up to 20 participants logging on 2-3 times per week for a total of 2 hours. The course lasts 6 weeks and participants can access the course at anytime and anywhere there is internet access.

Topics that the course covers include:

• Managing tiredness and pain
• Coping with feelings of depression
• Relaxation techniques and exercise
• Healthy eating
• Action planning and problem solving techniques
• Communication skills with healthcare professionals, friends, family and colleagues

Why should you go on this course?

The course was developed by staff at Stanford University, USA, who have years of experience with successfully managing online programmes across America. The NHS implemented a pilot scheme from 2005 to 2006 and found course attendees showed significant improvements in confidence and energy.

Who can go on this course?

This course aims to widen access to the EPP CIC self-management programme and is suitable for anyone living with one or more long-term health conditions. It is also useful for those who have difficulty getting out of the house, live in rural areas or would just prefer to do the course online rather than face-to-face. A user name and secure email address allows each participant to log onto the programme remotely, as long as they have internet access.

Benefits include:

• More confidence in dealing with problems
• Enjoyment of physical activity
• Healthier eating patterns
• Less stress
• Improved goal setting
• Improved communication and relationships
• Supporting others online and being supported

For details about the course contact:

eppcic@selfmanage.org