Tue, 11/05/2010 - 9:30am
A Long Term Condition is defined as a condition that cannot, at present be cured; but can be controlled by medication and other therapies. Examples of Long Term Conditions are diabetes, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
As there are many Long Term Conditions, our policy is generic and not disease specific.
There are 15.4 million people living with a long-term condition in England. Numbers are expected to rise due to an aging population and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Longtermconditions/DH_064569
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The National Service Framework for long-term conditions focuses on the needs of people with neurological conditions and brain or spinal injuries, calling for joint working across all agencies, including providers of transport, housing, employment, education, benefits and pensions, to support people to live independently. It also addresses issues relevant to a wide range of people with long-term conditions and disabilities.
This NSF was developed for a more devolved NHS. Instead of national targets, the NSF provides quality requirements for the inspection authorities - the Heathcare Commission and the Commission for Social Care Inspection - to use in measuring local progress. This NSF is intended to be used by patients and professionals.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Longtermconditions/Long-TermNeurologi...