Your health, your way is an online guide (www.nhs.uk/yourhealth/) to long term conditions and self care’ provides people with long term conditions the information they need about the choices, which should be available to them locally, to enable them to self care in partnership with health and social care professionals.
- Download an information booklet for healthcare professionals (PDF 383KB)
- Download long term conditions case studies (PDF 5486KB)
- Download help and advice for living life well with a long term condition (PDF 1321KB)
Living with a long-term condition can sometimes make it difficult to manage day-to-day life. So it's important that you get the right information and the right help at the right time. This online information produced by the NHS Choices team will guide you through the choices available for self care (or self management). As a minimum, the support to help you manage your own care should include choices in the following areas.
The right information for you, when you want it
Do you want to know more about your condition, such as the medical details, the medicines and side-effects or the latest research? Find out more about getting the right information for you, including how you can get an Information Prescription.
Small changes to your lifestyle
Do you want to stop smoking, lose weight or be able to walk to the shops? There's help available, whatever change you want to make in your life.
Structured courses that fit your needs
The right course can help you build your confidence and feel more in control of your life. Find out more about the different types of courses available.
Talk to other people about your condition
There are lots of local support groups, networks and helplines available, whatever your condition. Sharing your experience with people in similar positions can make you feel less alone.
Get the right kit
The right equipment can help you live independently, whether it's to help you manage your condition on a daily basis or move around your home more easily.