Article: Free support for patients ; Devon people living with long-term conditions are being given free support.

Devon people living with long-term conditions are being given free support.

The Expert Patients Programme will help them develop skills, confidence and knowledge, and become more independent and informed about their condition.

The EPP, run by Devon Primary Care Trust, is led by tutors experienced in living with a long-term condition.

Skills they will pass on include relaxation techniques, dealing with tiredness, healthy eating, coping with feelings of anger and depression, communicating with family, friends and healthcare professionals and planning for the future.

Carmel Fanconi, EPP co-ordinator for the PCT, said: "It is important that people with long-term conditions feel more confident ...

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