What is a Long Term Condition?
Long Term Conditions are those that cannot, at present, be cured, but people living with these conditions can be supported to maintain a good quality of life. This includes conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension to name a few.
How it works?
1 – Each year, you will be invited for an appointment around your birthday month with a Healthcare Assistant for a face-to-face check-up. This may include blood tests, blood pressure checks, height and weight measurements, and other physical assessments related to your condition.
2 – If needed, the Healthcare Assistant may schedule a follow-up appointment with a nurse who specializes in your condition.
3 – After your check-up, our Pharmacy Team will conduct a structured medication review to ensure your medications are optimized and authorized for repeat prescriptions until your next review.
4 – If you are overdue for a review, we will send multiple reminders throughout the year, usually up to three times, to encourage you to schedule your check-up. If you do not respond after several reminders, your review for that year will be automatically declined. However, you are still welcome to book an appointment at any time, even if your review has been declined.
5 – These invitations will be sent to you every year, typically around your birthday month.
How do I book in?
If you’ve received a notification that you’re due for a long-term condition review, you’ll be sent either a text message or letter inviting you to attend. This may include a booking link, enabling you to schedule your appointment online without calling the surgery. Alternatively, you can call our reception or visit the surgery to book your appointment over the phone or in person.
For patients who are registered as housebound, a home visit will be automatically arranged for their long term condition review and blood tests.