Long-Term conditions are conditions that last for a year or more, or those that cannot be cured, but are managed with medicines and other treatments. 

In the UK it is estimated that over 26 million people live with a long-term condition and 10 million people live with two or more long term conditions at the same time. 

Examples of long-term conditions are Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma. 

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It is really important to help patients with long-Term conditions to be as independent and well as possible. 

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The medicines a patient receives and the tests that they have are crucial in managing their conditions, but there are many other factors that affect how well a patient can be. 

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Social, environmental, emotional and economic factors can significantly influence a person's health, beyond their medicines and blood tests. These factors shape daily life and wellbeing. 

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Social factors are family, friends or communities for example - everyone needs to belong, and being lonely or unsupported can strongly impact someone's health. 

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Economic factors are money, housing, affordable healthcare and security - these are resources that help someone maintain good health. 

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Environmental factors are access to green space, clean air, clean water or transport. 

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Emotional factors are trauma, depression, anxiety - some of these are also long-term conditions, but they affect the way a person can participate in their lives and their health. 

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When we explore all of these parts of a patient's life - and look at their unique situation, we call it Personalised Care. 

Personalised Care is my work, and I am excited to be able to help you personalise your own health journey. 

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