Expert Patients Programme
The Expert Patients Programme is a free six-week course for people over 18 living with or caring for someone with a long term condition.
This self-care management course consists of a series of sessions that aim to give people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives.
The courses are free and run in a variety of locations. Courses run over six weeks, and each session lasts two-and-a-half hours.
Participants must attend at least four of the six weeks in order to receive a comprehensive understanding of the course information.
Who can use the service
It is for anyone over 18 living with, or caring for someone with a long term condition such as asthma, diabetes, arthritis, MS, stroke, ME, epilepsy, lung disease, back problems, depression, heart disease etc.
How to use the service
Contact the Expert Patients Programme team using the details below.
Contact details
Tel: 0800 032 6016
Head of service
Janet Edwards
EPP Manager (Acting)
Tel: 0121 380 9265
Where we provide the service
Locations across east and north Birmingham. Note that the service may also be run in other areas. Visit www.expertpatients.co.uk for details.
When we provide the service
The programme runs all year.
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Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
