Long Term Conditions

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death both in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

With the right support, you can lead a healthy, active life with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis doesn't necessarily get worse and doesn't always lead to disability.

Whether your pain has just come on or you've lived with it for years, these tried-and-tested self-help steps can bring you relief.

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.