Multiple long-term conditions

Why we focus on multiple long-term conditions

The circumstances of people living with multiple long-term conditions can mean they are more likely to have fewer healthy years than others. 

People who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic group are likely to be more at risk. And financial health, housing and work can all drive health inequity. These can contribute to people losing up to 15 healthy years.

We believe that by exploring which interventions can improve the social determinants of health, we can help people live in good health for longer.

How we are addressing multiple long-term conditions

Overview of our programme

Our programme approach

The circumstances of people’s housing, finances and employment all have a role to play in promoting wellbeing.

Our ten-year programme therefore aims to inform the redesign of systems and the way the economy works to reset this health inequity.

Partnering with others

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By working with organisations to address the social and economic determinants of health we can ensure longer, healthier lives for all people living in urban areas.

We aim to work with employers, policymakers, landlords and financial service providers to ensure the health inequity gap doesn’t widen.

This includes influencing national policy, addressing borough-wide issues, and partnering with others to layer activities at a neighbourhood level.

We are a member of the Taskforce on Multiple Conditions (Richmond Group of Charities). This cross-sector partnership allows us to influence national conversations on multiple long-term conditions and multi-morbidity. We are also supported by a committee of cross-sector experts who challenge and advise us on how to have the most impact.