Expert Patient Programme is an NHS patient self-management programme for people living with a long-term medical condition.

People who attend the programme learn techniques on how to reduce stress; use medication correctly, get the most out of health services, manage the distress and low moods that can come with a chronic illness, take adequate exercise, manage relationships with professionals and family, and maintain a healthy diet.

Each programme has one session a week for six weeks and is run by trained tutors with direct experience of a long-term health condition.

The programmes are run locally throughout Essex and are free of charge.