Hope Programme for the South West
HOPE: Help Overcome Problems Effectively
The Hope Programme® is a free self-management course designed to empower you to discover your strengths and find new ways to cope with whatever life throws at you.
It will help you understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them.
Delivered online across the South West and in-person in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall - you choose what works for YOU.
Learn new skills that will help you on your journey to feeling better and more hopeful.
take control - feel better - live well
Do you want to try it?
Choose a Hope Programme that feels right for you
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Do you like to meet others?
Choose the GROUP FACILITATED Hope Programme
6 to 8 week course starting on a set date where you join a group of people in a similar situation, supported by trained facilitators who understand what you are going through. Click the button to see all start dates and options.
Online and in-person
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Do you prefer to learn on your own?
Choose the SELF GUIDED Hope Programme
6 to 8 session course that you can start straight away. There is no waiting and you can explore the sessions at your own pace. Technical support is provided. Click the button to see all course options.
Online only
START NOW - SELF GUIDED COURSES
online -start now - learn on your own - technical support provided
START ON SET DATE - GROUP FACILITATED COURSES
online or in-person - start on set dates - meet others in similar situation - get support from trained facilitators
use the filter to find the right Hope Programme for you or in your area
if you live outside a specific area, you can still book but please note that places are subject to availability
in-person Hope Programme courses are available through our licensed partners
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What is Hope?
Watch a short preview of the digital Hope Programme and how it works.
Hear from participants
Mark and Linda share what the online Hope Programme did for them.
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Self-management means taking steps to look after your health, especially if you have a long-term condition like asthma, diabetes, COPD or depression. It’s about making choices each day that help you feel better, like eating well, staying active, taking your medication, and knowing what triggers your symptoms.
Self-management doesn’t mean doing it all alone. Self-management is most effective when you can work with your healthcare team, join support groups, and get advice from professionals to stay on top of your condition.
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Self-management puts you in control. It helps you learn more about your condition, face everyday challenges, and make choices that suit your life. On average, people who have one or more long term conditions spend less than 3 hours a year with their healthcare provider. Self-management is a partnership with your healthcare team and others in similar situation, but it equips YOU with the skills and knowledge to be in the driving seat.
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Digital self-management is just like regular self-management, but you use technology to make it easier. On the Hope Programme you can read text, watch videos, do interactive activities, quizzes, track your symptoms, set goals and engage with other people in similar situation through forums and messages. Digital tools can send your reminders and do some of the hard work for you, so you can focus on keeping well.
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Anyone with a long-term condition can benefit. Whether it’s a physical condition like diabetes or a mental health condition like anxiety, self-management helps you take control and live life on your terms.
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The Hope Programme is free for anyone aged 18 or over who lives in one of the postcode areas shown on the course listing. If you live outside the specified area, you can still book, but places are subject to availability.
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All you need is internet access and a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer.