Long-term illnesses are managed by the whole health care team -
including GPs, nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
We encourage our patients to take an active role in helping to manage
their own conditions, but it is helpful to come for a review once a year
as a minimum.
Most chronic illness is looked after by our nursing team. Although you
can see anyone, our nursing team have their own areas of interest and we
encourage people to try and choose a nurse who takes a particular
interest in their illness.
| Asthma and COPD |
Kathy and Jackie |
| Diabetes |
Mary-Anne and Ruth |
| Skin conditions |
Kathy and Jackie |
Some medications or conditions require yearly blood tests - it is
helpful if you arrange to have these done before your review, to assist
the GP or nurse in monitoring your progress.