E M P O W E R

Improving the Lives of People with Long-Term Conditions

What is it?

Empower is a research-based, free self-management programme that helps you to cope with your long-term health conditions.

The programme provides you with a range of lifestyle techniques to help you take control of your condition increase your confidence and improve your quality of life.

Who can Take Part?

• Anyone with one or more long-term health conditions. This programme is suitable for a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to: Fibromyalgia, diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, COPD, IBS
• Anyone aged 18+
• Anyone who lives or is registered with a GP within the Hull or ER area

What Topics Does the Programme Cover?

• Dealing with your pain and fatigue
• Coping with the negative emotions associated with your condition, including anger and depression
• The benefits of healthy eating and exercise
• Learning to set achievable health-related goals
• Communicating with your family, friends and healthcare professionals about your condition
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Difficult Emotion

How will it benefit you?

By attending the 6 week programme you can:  

• learn new skills to manage your health condition
• meet new people and share similar experiences
• Improve your quality of life

What are the Course Details?

• The programme runs on one day a week for six weeks
• The sessions last for 2.5 hours, and are delivered in different locations across the city
• The sessions are delivered by Tutors. Tutors are volunteers who have experience or knowledge of long-term health conditions.