Hywel Dda Be Well Service – Self-Management Education Programmes
All programmes are nationally accredited, quality assured, and formally evaluated. They are designed to help you manage your health and live life your way.
How to enquire or book a place
Call 0300 303 8322 (Option 5) or email [email protected] to ask about dates, availability, or to join the mailing list.
Available Programmes
Anxiety & Depression Self-Management
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For anyone living with anxiety and depression.
Topics include: dealing with emotions, positive thinking, relaxation, medication use, decision-making, and working with healthcare professionals.
Cancer: Thriving & Surviving
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people recovering after cancer treatment.
Topics include: healthy eating, regaining fitness, uncertainty, relationships, and decision-making.
Living with a Long-Term Health Condition (CDSMP)
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For anyone with a long-term condition.
Topics include: pain & fatigue management, breathing, falls prevention, medication, and working with professionals.
Conversations about Dementia
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people with early-onset dementia.
Topics include: coping strategies, communication skills, diet, relaxation, and medication.
Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP)
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people with Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent).
Topics include: what is diabetes, monitoring & management, preventing complications, communication, and relaxation.
Foodwise for Life
8 weeks | 1.5 hours per week
Weight management for anyone with a BMI of 25+.
Topics include: preparing for change, portion sizes, exercise, food labels, planning, and swaps.
Foundation Pain Management
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people with chronic pain.
Topics include: understanding pain, activity, fatigue, and movement.
Healthy Ageing
One-off | 2.5 hours
For anyone wanting to age well and reduce frailty risks.
Topics include: foot care, balance, falls prevention, nutrition, and medicines.
Healthy Bladder & Bowel
One-off | 2.5 hours
For people with continence concerns.
Topics include: continence types & management, bladder triggers, exercise, diet, and bowel health.
Healthy Footsteps
One-off | 2 hours
Interactive foot care session for those at low podiatry risk.
Topics include: footwear, falls prevention, self-care, and healthy eating.
Introduction to Health & Wellbeing (ISM)
One-off | 3 hours
For people with long-term conditions and/or carers.
Topics include: healthy eating, communication, relaxation, positive thinking, and daily activity.
Introduction to Health & Wellbeing for Carers
One-off | 2.5 hours
Designed for carers.
Topics include: decision-making, managing down days, positive thinking, and diet.
Living with COPD
7 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For anyone with COPD.
Topics include: understanding COPD, planning, problem solving, managing activities, emotions, and healthcare team support.
Living with Fibromyalgia
8 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people with fibromyalgia.
Topics include: fatigue, “fibro fog,” pain management, pacing, and planning.
Living with Lymphoedema
One-off | 2.5 hours
For people living with lymphoedema.
Topics include: treatment, reducing risks, skin care, diet, and physical activity.
STANCE – Diabetes & Foot Health
One-off | 2.5 hours
For people with diabetes.
Topics include: circulation, nerve damage, foot care, and complication prevention.
X-PERT Diabetes
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people with Type 2 diabetes.
Topics include: blood glucose, carb awareness, medication, weight, complications, and goal setting.
X-PERT Insulin
6 weeks | 2.5 hours per week
For people on insulin.
Topics include: insulin use, carb awareness, monitoring, medication, weight, and complications.