Expert Patients Programme

The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a free course for anyone living with 1, or more, long-term health condition in Croydon.

The 6-week course is designed to boost your health and wellbeing, find solutions to common problems and help you feel more confident to manage your condition.

​EPP has also been shown to support people taking their first steps to tackle obesity, we include this as a long-term health condition as it can lead to a number of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, such as, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, etc. Obesity can also affect your quality of life and lead to psychological problems, such as depression and low self-esteem.

​EPP complements the care and support you already receive from healthcare professionals and will make you aware of other services and resources available in your area.

  • Weekly sessions cover a range of topics including:

    • ​Managing stress

    • Planning for the future

    • Communicating with family, friends and health care professionals

    • Finding other health services in the community

    • Managing symptoms

    • Dealing with pain and tiredness

    • Coping with feelings of depression and anxiety

    • Healthy eating

    • Exercise

Upcoming Courses

  • Date: 4th June - 9th July 2025
    Time: 13:00 - 15:30
    Location: 1st Floor, ARCC Meeting Room, CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB

    In order to take part in the Expert Patients Programme you will need:

    • A copy of Self-Management of Long-Term Health Conditions book, which you will receive in the post a 3 to 4 weeks into the programme.  

    Click HERE for the programme overview and out of course activity handout.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or email us on epp@arccltd.com / 07378 805 110

  • Date: 5th June - 10th July 2025
    Time: 18:00 - 20:00
    Online: Zoom

    In order to take part in the Expert Patients Programme you will need:

    • A copy of Self-Management of Long-Term Health Conditions book, which you will receive in the post a 3 to 4 weeks into the programme.  

    Click HERE for the programme overview and out of course activity handout.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or email us on epp@arccltd.com / 07378 805 110

Frequently Asked Questions

  • People who have taken part in the course have reported that it has helped them to:

    • Feel confident and more in control of their life

    • Manage their condition and treatment together with healthcare professionals

    • Be realistic about the impact of their condition on themselves and their family

    • Use their new skills and knowledge to improve their quality of life

  • The course is delivered over 6 weeks, in sessions lasting 2.5 hours with refreshment breaks included. There’s also an opportunity at the end of the session to chat and get to know the other people in your group.

  • The course is open to self-referrals, as well as referrals from doctors and other professionals.

  • FREE. The course is free for anyone who has 1, or more, long-term health conditions.

  • Each course is delivered by 2 fully trained tutors. The tutors will have a personal experience of living with a long-term health condition.

For further details about this project contact

Gifty Nmaju
EPP Coordinator
epp@arccltd.com
07378 805 110

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