Project to help people understand their health

WEA West Midlands is raising awareness of health matters in the community of Stoke-on-Trent.

Last November the WEA region ran a health course in Stoke-on-Trent targeting people who have experienced the effects of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This was part of the Learning for Health project to develop course materials and digital resources for people affected by long-term health conditions and their carers or family members. The aim of these courses is to build up participants’ understanding of their health, accessing peer support in the local area and on the internet, retaining mobility and maintaining wellbeing.

The Learning for Health project aims to find new methods of health education that are more accessible to people with different needs and to develop stronger networks between education, health and community groups. It is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills as part of the Government’s Learning Revolution programme for informal adult learning.

To find out about other WEA West Midlands health projects or to find out more about the region and its work, visit their new website at:
http://www.westmidlands.wea.org.uk/