TURN TO SELF-MANAGEMENT.

Why is Self-management important?

People with long-term health conditions who self-manage and get support for self-management have a better quality of life, improve their self-confidence and have better health outcomes.

Self management and where to get support.

What is Self Management for long term conditions?

Self management means

• Being informed about your condition so you can be involved in decisions about your health
• Knowing about your own health and how your condition(s) affect it now and in the future.
• Learning skills and adopting behaviours to manage any specific conditions and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Self management can be with or without the collaboration of the health care system.

To find out more:

• Call the NHS Grampian Healthline on 08085 202030 to speak to trained advisors who can provide information on your condition, and living well.
• ALISS provides online information about local health services, community services, organisations and groups.
• Alliance Scotlandhas more information about Self management.
• NHSinform has information about many medical conditions.
• It's OK to Ask | NHS inform it’s important to know what’s going on with your own healthcare. Knowing the right questions to ask can make all the difference.