An introduction

We have tried to make the Toolkit visual and a guide to other resources throughout the Toolkit website.

12 Self-Management Tools

12 Self-Management Tools

When you click on each of the tools from 1-12, the videos are from the Pain Toolkit, simply because some people with long term health conditions will also experience pain and other painful health conditions. The Self-Management Toolkit has been adapted from the Pain Toolkit which Pete Moore authored in 2001.

There is a downloadable digital Self-Management Toolkit.

There is also a *Self-management Virtual Reality Hangout where Pete has posted more self-management reminders and  meet others living with long-term health conditions. An opportunity to swap ideas. 

*No need for a headset and all you need is a phone, tablet or computer to access. Here is a guide to help you get started.

Future up-and-coming Pain and SelfMgt Toolkit events for 2023

1Acceptance & Willingness

Recognising that living with a long-term health condition may take some time to manage it.

Watch the video
2Get involved

Get involved, building a support team

Watch the video
3Pacing

Pacing daily activities

Watch the video
4Prioritise

Learn to prioritise/plan out your days

Watch the video
5Goals

Setting Goals/ Action Plans

Watch the video
6Patience

Being patient with yourself

Watch the video
7Relaxtion

Learn relaxation skills

Watch the video
8Keeping Active/Meaningful Movement

Keeping Active, movement...stretching & exercising

Watch the video
9Tracking

Track your progress

Watch the video
10Dealing with Setbacks

Have a setback plan

Watch the video
11Teamwork

Working together as a team

Watch the video
12Practice

Keeping it up and being resilient

Watch the video
The Self-Management Toolkit is a simple guide

The Self-Management Toolkit is a simple guide that gives you some handy tips and skills to help you understand and manage pain better and get you back in the driving seat and on track.

Going it alone

Going it alone

Living with a long-term health condition, including persistent pain and going it alone as I found out, can be tricky and you may need some help at times. Where do you get help from? Well, help and support can come from your family, friends, healthcare teams, work colleagues and the Self-Management. It’s important to get the right support in place. Make sure members of your healthcare professional team are experts or familiar with the self-management concept. 

This toolkit is funded by donations - any contributions are appreciated.

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