Welcome to the Expert Patients Programme Community Interest Company (EPP CIC)

We are currently working on the site to make sure it has all of the latest news and information from the EPP CIC.

To find out more about the EPP CIC and the work we are currently involved with please use the menu on the left-hand side to navigate around the site. You can also download our new information leaflets which will tell you about the different courses we offer.

We are also planning to re-launch our electronic newsletter later in the autumn so why not sign up to receive monthly updates from the site.

We are keen to hear your views about the EPP CIC and our website so please feel free to contact us using our feedback form.

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Moving from patient to person

If you live with a long-term illness, why not take control by becoming an Expert Patient. The Expert Patients Programme is a self-management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives.

Press the play button button to play this short video clip and see first hand just how the Expert Patients Programme has helped to improve people's lives.

Practical support for course providers

Practical support for course providers Stepping Stones to Quality (SS2Q) is a straightforward and practical quality assurance system and self-assessment tool for Stanford University lay led self-management programmes. It consists of four resource components:

Latest news

New research results positive
Random controlled trial achieves positive results, showing the EPP course is effective, improves quality of life and reduces hospital costs...

Get involved

Attend an Expert Patients course
Take control of your illness by attending a course in your area

Train as a tutor
Become a course tutor and help others manage their long-term conditions