Expert Patient Programme
The Expert Patient Programme is a six week course which aims to give you additional skills to self-manage your condition and develop a better relationship with the healthcare professionals who support you.
What does the Expert Patient Programme provide?
The Expert Patient Programme provides training and support for adults who are living with a long-term health condition. By participating in the programme we will help you to manage you condition and to meet other people who share similar experiences. We will also help you to develop a more effective relationship with the healthcare professionals who support you.
What does the course involve?
The courses are delivered by a team of trained volunteers who all have a long-term condition. Each course runts over six weekly sessions which last two and a half hours.
Each course covers a number of topics including:
- dealing with pain, sleep and extreme tiredness
- falls prevention
- appropriate exercise
- relaxation techniques and stress
- healthy eating
- communicating with family, friends and professionals
- planning for the future
Availability
There are six to eight courses a year across the whole county; the location and dates depend on venues and availability of tutors. The currently available courses are listed below:
Course Dates
Liskeard
Liskeard Community Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard PL14 3XA
Tuesday 16 April 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Tuesday 23 April 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Tuesday 30 April 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Tuesday 7 May 2019 10 30 to 1p.m
Tuesday 14 May 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Monday 20 May 2019 10.30 to 1p.m * please note change of day
Newquay
WI Hall, Crantock Street, Newquay, TR7 1LB
Friday 31 May 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Friday 7 June 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Friday 14 June 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Friday 21 June 2019 10 30 to 1p.m
Friday 28 June 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Friday 5 July 2019 10.30 to 1p.m
Helston
The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Road, Helston. TR13 0SR
Friday 8 March 1 to 3.30pm
Friday 15 March 1 to 3.30pm
Friday 22 March 1 to 3.30pm
Friday 29 March 1 to 3.30pm
Friday 5 April 1 to 3.30pm
Friday 12 April 1 to 3.30pm
Camborne
Dates to be confirmed
St Austell
Dates to be confirmed
Truro
Dates to be confirmed
Recruitment poster
Resources
Expert Patient Programme Leaflet
Expert Patient Programme Registration Form