Mims Davies MP today welcomed the launch of a call for evidence to inform strategy on how best to prevent, diagnose and manage 6 major groups of conditions. The 6 major groups of conditions are:
- Cancers
- Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and diabetes
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Dementia
- Mental ill health
- Musculoskeletal disorders
These major health conditions affect millions of people in England with data showing that one in 4 suffer from 2 or more of these major long-term conditions.
Recognising the pressure these conditions are putting on the NHS, the Government is seeking views on a new strategy to tackle them that will focus not only on treatment but also on prevention.
Launched today, the major conditions strategy: call for evidence will inform a landmark major conditions strategy and recognising the country’s ageing population, it will help people to stay in better health for longer.
Those suffering from one or more of the conditions outlined are urged to come forward to provide insight into their experiences of managing their health needs. The Government is particularly interested in hearing from those who suffer from, care for or provide treatment to people who suffer from multiple long-term conditions. This is to ensure the major conditions strategy is one that will better prevent, diagnose, manage and treat these conditions.
Contributions are also encouraged from those working in NHS bodies, local government, the voluntary and community sector, and wider industry, on how best to tackle suffering from one or more of these major conditions. Particularly, it is seeking perspectives on how government and the NHS can work better together with different organisations and sectors to improve the nation’s health.
Commenting, Mims Davies MP said:
I would encourage constituents who suffer from, care for or provide treatment to people with any of the conditions outlined to take part in the call for evidence to ensure the major conditions strategy is as patient focused as possible. As someone who cared for both of my elderly parents during their ill-health I know how important it is that individuals with major health conditions receive the right care and support.
The call for evidence is open for 6 weeks and will close at 11.59pm on 27 June.
Major conditions strategy: call for evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)