UPCOMING COURSE
Newton Abbot (Devon) Hope Programme - bringing together people living with chronic pain, fatigue and low-level anxiety and depression
Start date: 4th November for 6 weeks
When: 6 weekly sessions 13:00PM-15:30PM
Where: Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Rd, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
How to book: Complete this booking form
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is the certified provider of the Hope Programme in Devon.
HOPE is a free six-week self-management course designed for people aged 18 or over living in Devon. Led by trained facilitators, each session blends proven techniques with supportive peer discussion, helping participants discover what matters to them and build tools that last well beyond the course.
Please be aware the places on the programme are filled on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
How HOPE can help
Course themes:
Managing stress, fatigue and sleep – simple strategies to restore energy
Mindfulness & dealing with setbacks – practical ways to stay present and resilient
Communication & relationships – skills to strengthen connections and ask for help
Getting active, creative and eating well – small changes that boost body and mood
Using your strengths – recognising what’s already within you to support future goals
What to expect:
By week six, many participants tell us they:
Feel less isolated through shared experience and peer support
Feel more confident handling anxiety, low mood or uncertainty
Use relaxation techniques to reset mind and body
Approach goals with clear, achievable plans
Continue to self‑manage health and wellbeing at home and in the community
All sessions are free of charge and delivered in welcoming community venues across Devon.