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Living with a long-term condition

If you have a long-term condition, you may need ongoing care and support.

We can help you stay as independent and healthy as possible.

What is a long-term condition?

It's a condition that lasts 12 months or longer and has a big impact on your daily life.

  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • strokes
  • autism
  • mental health

Who can help?

If your needs are mostly health related, the NHS may provide support.

If you feel you’d benefit from our support or advice, you can reach out and see how we can help.

Help to find or stay in work

If your condition or disability makes it difficult to find or stay in work, our employment support service can help.

Find out more about employment support

Where to get help

NHS Continuing Health Care

Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free health and social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS.

08081 698 673

Mon to Fri, 9am to 8pm

Shared lives service

This service supports adults to develop their strenghts and abilities.

0808 164 0074

Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Enablement Service

If you have autism or a long term condition that makes it difficult to find a job the enablement service may be able to help if you.

0800 484 0811

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-1pm

Getting our support

If you have tried these options or feel you need our support find out about getting our support.

There are also many local services that can help with your health, housing, money, benefits and more.
You are not alone - support is available.