MyLifeTool was designed following research exploring the experience of self-managing a neurological condition. This research resulted in the development of a framework for self-managing neurological conditions which forms the structure of the tool:
In 2021 we received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC) to evaluate the effectiveness and experiences of using MyLifeTool.
MyLifeTool Regional Evaluation Final Report
As part of this funded project, we coproduced a Patient Charter to highlight the experience of living with a long-term condition.
The funding was also used to run an event in October 2023, where people with long-term conditions, practitioners and service providers came together to discuss the implementation of integrative approaches to care for people with long-term conditions.