I think it is a very valuable programme, well worth the investmenty that Batley councillors made last year. Its the fourth programme run in Batley since last summer. There has been excellent feedback, so we know it works.
It supports people to manage their condition allowing them to enjoy a good quality of life. It allows people to stay in control of the condition, instead of it being in control of the the person. It allows us to learn from and support each other and realise we are not alone.
The value of the programme is demonstrated by the volunteers who come back to help out. In this case, we have three volunteers, Jamilia, Dennis and Jim who have actually delivered the programme!
It sad that this is the last session as everyone has made friends with each other but there is no reason why they should not stay in touch. Hopefully they will join the self-support group of people from the previous programmes, who meet monthly to have a coffee and a chat. This would allow them to update each other on what they are doing, if they are reaching their weekly achievable targets and if not, to receive the encouragement to succeed.
In the current economic climate, prevention is the only sensible direction for the NHS to move in. Prevention is vital for the survival of the health and social care services.
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