Launch of the new Self Management Toolkit by Pete Moore and Keith Meldrum

The launch of the Self-Management Toolkit marks a significant digital expansion of the highly regarded "Pain Toolkit" created by Pete Moore and Keith Meldrum. Designed specifically for people living with long-term health conditions, the site serves as a comprehensive hub for "supported self-management." It aims to empower people to move from being passive recipients of care to being active participants in their own health, providing them with the "driving seat" skills needed to manage symptoms, work effectively with healthcare teams, and improve their daily quality of life.

The toolkit is built around 12 core self-management tools and five simple starter skills—including pacing, goal setting, and acceptance—which have been adapted to support a wider range of chronic conditions beyond persistent pain. The launch introduces a modern, multi-platform approach to patient education, offering the toolkit as a downloadable digital booklet, a mobile app (available on Apple and Google Play), and even an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Hangout. This VR space allows users to meet others living with long-term conditions in a supportive digital environment, fostering a sense of community and shared learning that is often missing in traditional clinical settings.