Long Term Conditions
Caring for someone with a long-term condition can be very demanding emotionally and physically, particularly as many people can be coping with multiple diagnoses. Because everyone’s situation is different, we offer personalised information and guidance to help you in your caring role, and to help you to maintain your own health and wellbeing whilst caring for others.
What is a Long-term Condition?
A long-term condition is a physical health condition that can require ongoing management with medication or other treatments over a period of years. This applies to a wide variety of conditions, but the commonly known long-term conditions include the following:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Cardiac (heart) conditions
- Cancer
- Chronic dermatological conditions such as Psoriasis and Eczema
- Diabetes
- Chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn’s and Colitis
- Chronic haematological (blood) conditions such as Pernicious Anaemia, Sickle Cell, and Haemophilia
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis
- Neurological conditions such as Epilepsy, Chronic Migraine, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, and Strokes
- Physical disabilities
- Chronic respiratory conditions such as Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Sensory loss such as sight or hearing impairment
Support and Advice
Discover a diverse array of groups and events tailored exclusively for Caregivers of individuals with long-term conditions. Join us to connect with a supportive community. Additionally, we provide a wealth of valuable resources and useful links to assist you on your care-giving journey.
Open-to-All Carer Groups
Meet and share experiences and support with other carers. Our open-to-all carer groups are an opportunity to talk about your caring situation and gain further support from other carers, as well as support from wellbeing workers from Carers Support West Sussex
Horsham Carer Group
24 April 2024 10:30 - 12:00
Carer in person support group.
Cherry Tree Centre Carers Group - Burgess Hill
01 May 2024 10:30 - 12:00
Open to all carers - drop in for coffee and chat with professionals and peers.
Jubilee Autism and LD Carer Support
01 May 2024 12:00 - 13:30
Peer group for people caring for an adult with a learning disability or Autism
Specific links to websites providing information and advice for long-term conditions
There are many organisations nationally that provide tailored information and support to people living with a long-term condition and their family and friend carers. Below are links to the main organisations. If you would like to find information about what is available nationally and in your area for a specific long term condition, then please do call our Response Line Team on 0300 028 8888, email us at info@carerssupport.org.uk, or complete our online referral form.
Acquired Brain Injury:
Cardiac (heart) Conditions:
Dermatological Conditions:
Diabetes:
Gastrointestinal Conditions:
Haematological (blood) Conditions:
Kidney Conditions:
Liver Conditions:
Musculoskeletal Conditions:
Neurological Conditions:
Physical Disabilities:
Respiratory (lung) Conditions:
