Long Term Conditions
Long term conditions and or chronic diseases are those that there are currently no cure for, only ways in which to manage symptoms.
Health Links
Living with Long Term Conditions means it is important to look after your health and well-being. At Moatfield Surgery, we not only want to help you to manage your current health needs but also to prevent further health problems from developing. You may be interested in these pages from our website:
NHS Talking Therapies - Long term health conditions
Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS Service avalible to adults registered to a GP in West Sussex aged 18+ who would like some support with one or more of the diagnosed conditions listed below.
- A cardiac (heart) condition
- Uncontrolled or severe asthma
- Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diabetes - type 1, type 2 or gestational
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary (lung) disease (COPD)
- Long covid - ongoing symptoms 12+ weeks
Living Well Programme
The online ‘Living Well’ course is designed for people living with long term health conditions, such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Depression, Asthma etc. The goal is to help you to learn new skills and techniques to better manage your condition.
Among other things, the course explores:
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Managing Common Symptoms such as fatigue, pain, isolation, physical limitations etc.
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Goal setting & Problem Solving
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Healthy Eating
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Physical Activity
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Apps & Online Resources
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Accessing NHS services
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Relaxation Techniques
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Positive Thinking
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Medication Management
Last Reviewed- 10/02/2025