Cork & Kerry Living Well Programme
A Programme for Adults with Long-term Health Conditions
Listen to the The HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing podcast episode, hosted by Eamon Keogh, Eamon where talks about the Living Well Programme, a free group self-management programme to help people manage their long-term health condition. Tommy, shares his experience of participating in the programme, his personal challenges and how the programme offered practical help and support. Liz Cox, a Living Well Leader, talks to us about the structure of the programme and what people considering joining can expect. Mary Gowing, a Self Management Support Coordinator for Long-term Health Conditions discusses the history of the Living Well programme, its origins and explains more about what a long term health condition is.
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This report provides an accessible overview of the Living Well Programme, which was rolled out across six Community Healthcare Organisations with support from Sláintecare funding in 2019. It presents key data on participant outcomes, highlighting significant improvements in quality of life, physical activity, confidence in self-managing health, and reduced use of GP services.
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Despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme was successfully adapted for online delivery. The report also captures valuable learning from implementation and the added benefits of peer support among participants.​