The Self-Help Forum
This is one of the best ideas I have seen for some time.
http://www.selfcareforum.org/
It is a gold mine of advice, covering;
- Common conditions with excellent fact sheets on
- Low back pain
- Eczema
- Heartburn/indigestion
- Children’s fever
- Constipation
- Headache/migraine
- Cough (adults)
- Acne
- Sprains and strains
- Sore throat
Self Care for healthy living including:
- How much does smoking cost me?
- Get motivational tips
Managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, hypertension;
- Where can I find out about self-help courses for people who have long-term conditions?
- I want to find out more about my condition. What are the best places to do this?
- Is there any new equipment that might help me manage day-to-day. If so, how do I get it?
- How do I meet other people who have the same condition as me? Is there a local or national support group?
- Are there any lifestyle changes I should make to help my health, such as giving up smoking, avoiding certain foods, or doing more of a certain type of exercise?
- What are the results of my tests and what do they mean for me?
- What happens next?
- What can I do?
- What can the doctor do?
Tips for living with a long-term condition
NHS Choices has created some practical tips on living with a long-term condition. To download a leaflet that explains these in more detail,
- Accept you have a persistent health condition…and then begin to move on
- Get involved – building a support team
- Pacing – pacing your daily activities
- Learn to prioritise and plan your days
- Setting goals/action plans
- Being patient with yourself
- Learn relaxation skills
- Exercise
- Keep a diary and track your progress
- Have a plan for set-backs
- Team work – work with your practice team
- Keeping it up
Find out more about self care for long-term conditions
There is a range of free courses aimed at helping people who are living with a long-term condition to manage their condition better on a daily basis:
- The Expert Patients Programme –
- DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) and DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) for people with diabetes
- Breathe Easy for people with asthma –
These courses usually run over several sessions and will provide advice and tools to put you in control of your condition.
The following websites provide good information that can help you understand more about the common condition or long-term health problem that affects you:
Dr Allan Fox
Wye Surgery and www.privategphealthcare.com
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