Long Term Conditions
A Long Term Physical Health Condition (also known as a Chronic Condition) is a health problem that requires ongoing management over a period of years or decades. A Long Term Physical Health Condition is one that cannot currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication and/or other therapies.
Long-term conditions or chronic diseases include a wide range of health conditions including:
- Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer and cardiovascular disease);
- Communicable diseases (e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS));
- Certain mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression) and
- Ongoing impairments in structure (e.g. blindness, joint disorders).
Examples of Long Term Physical Health Conditions include:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular (e.g. Hypertension, Angina)
- Chronic Respiratory (e.g. Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD))
- Chronic Neurological (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis)
- Chronic Pain (e.g. Arthritis)
- Other Long Term Conditions (e.g. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cancer) etc.
Havering Long Covid Community Café
Do you, or someone you know have symptoms of Long Covid?
If so, come along and meet like minder people for a friendly chat.
Date: 28th February, 1.30pm to 3pm
Location: Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre Café (Hornchurch)
And if you are not already registered with Everyone Active (free), please do so before attending so you can book in on the day you arrive: Join - Everyone Active
For more information contact:
01708 4631 90 or haveringexcercisereferral@everyoneactive.com
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The PCN is providing a new workforce e.g. Social prescriber, clinical pharmacist, First Contact physiotherapist to support patients with their LTCs.