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Long term condition

Reference in legislation or statutory guidance

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Long-term

GOV.UK

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Equality Act 2010 - Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability

Guidance issued under the Equality Act 2010 to clarify the definition of 'disability', 'substantial', 'long-term', and 'normal day-to-day activities' for the purpose of the Act.

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Definition

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Long-term condition

Focus Adult Social Work

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NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook

Long term conditions are health conditions that last a year or longer, impact on a person's life, and may require ongoing care and support.

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Digital/TEC definition

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Long-term condition

Tunstall

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Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd

See Chronic condition

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Plain English definition

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Long-term condition

Think Local Act Personal

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

An illness or health condition that you live with, that cannot be cured but can usually be managed with medicines or other treatments. Examples include asthma, diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy and other things.

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