A CHARITY is offering a free course on how to manage pain and long term conditions.

Scotland Versus Arthritis is running the five week long classes on 'living well with your long term condition'.

It offers people the chance to meet others, share stories and support.

Some of the sessions include an introduction, effective communication, understanding pain and other symptoms, exercise and activity, and managing change

They start on Tuesday November 5 until Tuesday December 3 from 1 to 3.30pm in Boglestone Community Centre.

To book your place, contact livewell@versusarthritis.org or call 0141 251 0300.