Introduction from Simon Knighton, EPP CIC Chief Executive

“We live in an ageing population and this, along with the current financial crisis, is likely to increase pressure on public spending and will increase competition for already limited resources.

To try to alleviate some of the pressure on public health services, the future of the NHS should not be that of a passive patient. If we can encourage people to take responsibility for their own health needs and provide them with the skills and knowledge to take control of their conditions(s), this would allow resources to be better targeted.

EPP courses go a long way to help people change behaviour, which gives them the ability to take more control of their health condition(s). Our aim is to make self-management as accessible as possible for the 17 million people living with long-term conditions in England.

It is a privilege to be leading EPP CIC at such a dynamic and important stage in its journey”

Simon Knighton