News News Archive 2010 Scotland's first self management week October 4th - 8th
Scotland's first self management week October 4th - 8th |
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| Wednesday, 29 September 2010 |
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Scotland’s first Self Management Week takes place from October 4th - 8th and aims to support and promote Self Management across voluntary, health and social care sectors throughout the country. Self Managment week is led by the Long-Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) and builds upon “Gaun Yersel” – the Self Management Strategy for Scotland. The week includes events and publicity which will showcase examples of good practice and to conincide with it, SRN has published new research about the Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) self management tool, which has reported overwhelmingly positive results. LTCAS have also launched a new campaigne called “My Condition, My Terms, My Life”- to get across the message that having a long term condition does not stop you being in charge of your own life.The campaign was developed in response to research by the 2008 Scottish Health Survey, which found that 2 million people in Scotland live with one or more condition. At least one third of households include one or more person with a long term condition. To find out more on self management and those making the best of their conditions text SELF to 64446, or call 0800 993 0124, or visit www.myconditionmylife.org Self management is not a replacement for services. It does not mean the person has to manage their long term condition(s) alone. It’s about working hand in hand with the people who can provide the right support at the right time to enable individuals to choose how they want to live with a long term condition. For more information about Self Management week and for information about upcoming events, please visit LTCAS's website or contact them on 0141 404 0231. Related linksSMILE for self management campaign - article posted 05 August 2010LTCAS is an independent Scottish charity whose vision is for a Scotland where people with long term conditions enjoy, not endure, full and positive lives - lives free from discrimination and supported by high quality services. Long term conditions are not necessarily health conditions, and include learning and physical disabilities. Specific examples include: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, skin conditions, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, ME, chronic pain, Alzheimer’s, stroke and mental health problems, and many more. SRN advertise a range of events and resources developed by external organisations. In doing so we do not necessarily endorse or recommend them and we are in no way responsible for content or quality. |
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