0ne of the most positive things I did when I was ill was to attend The Expert Patient Programme. This is a programme run by the NHS for people with long term illnesses by people who have long term illnesses. it is a new approach  which helps you manage pain, develop coping skills, and also interact with others who understand what you are going through.

If this type of thing would interest you contact  Dawn Anderson  either  by e mail

    pals@nottspct.nhs.uk

or telephone0800 028 3693