Self-management is a term that covers a whole range of things you can do to help yourself live a better life if you have a long-term health condition.
On average, people living with a health condition spend just 3 hours per year with their health care team; the rest of the time they are managing day to day life with that condition or their own – or self-managing.
As the UK leading charity in self-management education and support, we can teach you the tools, skills and support you need to improve your wellbeing. Self-management does not mean doing it alone. We help you make informed choices about what services and support you want and need and how to work in partnership with your healthcare professionals.
Self-management encourages you to:
Self-management is suitable no matter your long-term health condition (s); asthma, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain, and more.
