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
Useful Links
The PCN is providing a new workforce e.g. Social prescriber, clinical pharmacist, First Contact physiotherapist to support patients with their LTCs.
Managing Diabetes: A Helpful Video Series for Patients
Living with diabetes can be challenging, but you’re not alone. To support you on your journey, local NHS doctors and diabetes experts have created a series of short videos designed to help you better understand and manage your condition.
These videos cover key aspects of diabetes care, including:
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What diabetes is
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Common signs and symptoms
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How diabetes is treated
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Foot care tips
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Healthy eating and lifestyle advice
Each video answers important questions you may have and offers clear, practical guidance to help you take control of your health.
The videos are available in English, Sylheti, and Somali, so you can watch them in the language that suits you best.
To access the series of videos, please visit North East London Website on: Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes: new videos to support patients and patient conversations – North East London