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Long Term Condition Self-Management

My Health, My Way course

Our Long-Term Condition Self-Management programme supports adults living with long-term physical or mental health conditions to build confidence, manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

The free NHS-funded My Health, My Way course is open to anyone aged 18 or over who wants practical tools, techniques and peer support to help them manage their health day to day. With more than 17 years’ experience, the programme helps people feel more in control, reduce anxiety, manage pain and fatigue, and make better use of health appointments and support networks.

How the programme can help

  • Improved confidence, wellbeing and symptom management
  • Better coping skills, exercise and relaxation
  • More useful conversations with doctors and other health professionals
  • Reduced pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and breathlessness
  • Fewer GP visits, outpatient appointments, A&E admissions and hospital admissions

What the course involves

Groups of people living with a range of long-term conditions meet over four weekly sessions, each lasting three and a half hours. The course is delivered at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL by trained tutors, many of whom have lived experience of long-term conditions.

As well as learning practical self-management techniques, participants can share ideas, meet others with similar experiences and build supportive networks that often continue beyond the course.

2026 workshop dates

Please view the available dates below and select your preferred course when completing the booking request.

October 2026

Starts Wednesday 7 October · 13:00–16:30
This course runs once a week from 13:00 – 16:30 at Mannamead Wellbeing Hub for 4 weeks.
  • Wednesday 7th October 2026
  • Wednesday 14th October 2026
  • Wednesday 21st October 2026
  • Wednesday 28th October 2026
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November/December 2026

Starts Tuesday 10 November · 13:00–16:30
This course runs once a week from 13:00 – 16:30 at Mannamead Wellbeing Hub for 4 weeks.
  • Tuesday 10th November 2026
  • Tuesday 17th November 2026
  • Tuesday 24th November 2026
  • Tuesday 1st December 2026
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Topics covered

  • Week 1: Fatigue, rest and sleep, helpful breathing, and understanding change
  • Week 2: Being active and eating well
  • Week 3: Being thankful and asking for help
  • Week 4: Ongoing support and communication

Taster sessions

If you are unsure about booking a course, you can sign up for a free 30-minute online taster session. Please contact us to arrange a session at a convenient time.

Booking request

Please use the form below to request a place on the My Health, My Way course. Note, this is a Microsoft form, separate from our usual registration form.

A member of the team will contact you to confirm your booking. Places are subject to availability.

We're sorry, booking is temporarily unavailable. Check back on 10/03/2026 to secure your place.

*September Bookings Full*