Self management puts people living with long term conditions in ‘the driving seat’. It supports and encourages people to access information and to develop skills that will enable them to live their lives on their terms.
Self management is not a replacement for services.
It’s about working with 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(s).
Self management does not mean having to manage alone without support.
It enables people to make informed choices about how and when to draw on different kinds of support.
Self management is not an individual action, specific treatment or service. It has to be tailored to each person’s needs, circumstances and wishes. It supports people to live full lives while dealing with the reality of living with a long term condition.
