What is self management?
Self-management aims to empower people with long-term conditions to take control of their treatment. It refers to a set of approaches which can help you manage your own health.
Self-management involves:
- Finding out more about your condition
- Learning new skills to help you manage your health
- Working in partnership with your health team
- Choosing what is right for you.
Your healthcare professional can support you to self-manage. This can be providing information or helping you gain the skills you need.
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