Self-management pilot to support people with long-term conditions in Leeds

self management uk, a charity leading provider of self-management training and education in the UK, has been commissioned by Leeds to deliver a nine month pilot for a Long-Term Conditions Supported Structured Self-Management Programme.

The pilot will reach out to people living with long-term conditions and will help inform future commissioning of structured self-management education programmes for adults.

self management uk will deliver six large-scale foundation level programmes, for up to 200 adults with long-term conditions across the areas served by Leeds North, Leeds West and Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Groups. These programmes, to be delivered from September, will cover:

• Lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol, weight, physical activity and healthy eating
• Emotional health and wellbeing
• Impact of long-term condition (s) on people’s lives
• Health goals
• Support networks: digital and local community
• Other services and education materials

In addition to the generic programmes, self management uk will also deliver specific training for people who live with diabetes.

The programmes will be designed, delivered and evaluated to offer a more flexible menu of holistic and innovative approaches, increasing accessibility while improving outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Jacqui Pollock, patient and stakeholder engagement manager, self management uk , said: “We are delighted to be working with Leeds City Council on this project. We know, from over 12 years’ experience, that self-management training is crucial to help individuals feel empowered and in control of their health. It gives them the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own condition as well as improving their wellbeing and clinical outcomes.”

Dr Ian Cameron, Leeds City Council Director of Public Health, said: “There are over 145 thousand[1] adults living with long-term conditions (including cardio vascular disease, respiratory problems and diabetes) in Leeds. This figure is set to rise over the next 10 years.

“Leeds City Council is committed to making sure people are involved in decisions made about them through supportive self-management. We are working closely with colleagues in the CCGs to make sure they are encouraged, supported and enabled to self- manage when they feel able to do so.”

ENDS.

Notes to Editors:

1. For further media information, please contact 03333 445 840 or email [email protected]
2. self management uk is a charitable organisation, leading provider of self- management education, training and support. We have over 12 years’ experience working with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, clinicians and commissioners. We work with patients and carers to help them manage the day-to-day impact of living with a long-term condition. We collaborate with commissioners and clinicians to improve outcomes for patients with any long-term health conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, and COPD.
3. The work in Leeds is commissioned jointly by Leeds City Council’s Public Health team and the three Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups.