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We offer a choice of either face-to-face programmes in a community venue, or online programmes, which can be accessed from home. All our short workshops are delivered online. For further information and to see what's available, please continue to browse this page. Thank you.
General Self-Management
Our general self-management programme runs over 6 weeks. This programme is designed for anyone who has a long-term health condition of any kind, whether it be a physical or mental health condition. It is also valuable for those who are caring for someone with a long-term health condition, as it can also offer support for the carer’s own health and wellbeing. There are a wide range of topics covered, all of which are in a group setting and include:
- Managing symptoms like pain and fatigue to improve how you feel
- Setting weekly realistic goals using Action Plans
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Relaxation and distraction techniques
- Managing the difficult emotions that almost everyone experiences when living with a long-term health condition
New Horizons
This free programme runs over 6 weeks with one session each week of 2.5 hrs and can help support anyone over 18 who is living with depression/anxiety which is challenging their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
The programme runs as group sessions and includes:
- Tools to address many of the common symptoms experienced when living with mental health challenges such as anxiety/depression
- Looking at the connection between our food and our mood, to help us stay well
- Techniques around relaxation and managing anxiety symptoms
- Tools to manage depression and how to plan for set-backs.
- Techniques to improve our communication skills with our healthcare teams.
Our programmes are free and are provided by your local NHS. They are run by volunteers and staff who have mental health challenges just like you. It doesn’t interfere with any treatment you are currently receiving as it complements other healthcare programmes.
Workshops
We offer a variety of self-management workshops which include; Coping with Pain, Feeling Positive, Busting Stress, managing fatigue with Health Conditions and Boosting Self Confidence. Each workshop runs for 1 hour and are currently taking place online only. The dates and times of all our workshops can be found below.
To find out more about our programmes and workshops, or to register a place, please contact Live Well Wakefield on 01924 255363
You can also find out more by emailing Paul at paul.boyd@swyt.nhs.uk 
Face to Face Programme Dates for 2023/2024
We are pleased to offer the following face-to-face self management programmes that will take place at a community venue:
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Programmes - 6 weeks- COMPLETED
Friday 17 May - 21 June 2024, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Venue: Agbrigg Community Centre, Montague Street, Agbrigg, Wakefield WF1 5BB
General Self Management Programmes - 6 weeks
Tuesday 3 September - 15 October 2024, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Venue: Millenium Hall, Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, South Kirkby WF9 2BJ - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!
New Horizons Programmes- 6 weeks
Friday 9 August - 13 September 2024, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Venue: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract WF8 1BD - LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!
Online Programme Dates for 2023/24
General Self-Management Programmes - 6 weeks
New Horizons Programmes - 6 weeks
Online Workshop Dates for 2023/24
IMPORTANT UPDATE....New dates added!
Boosting Self Confidence
Tuesday 30 July 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 15 August 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday 11 September 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 19 September 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday 27 September 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Feeling Positive, Busting Stress
Thursday 1 August 2024, 16:00 PM - 17:00 PM
Wednesday 14 August 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday 26 September 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Coping with Pain
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Monday 19 August 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday 12 September 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Managing Fatigue with Health Conditions
Wednesday 14 August 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday 5 September 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30AM
Friday 27 September 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Further dates will be added throughout the year
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