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Long term condition

Reference in legislation or statutory guidance

to

Long-term

from

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

GOV.UK

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

of

Long-term condition

from

NE Lincolnshire Council: Social Care Handbook

Focus Adult Social Work

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

from

Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd

Tunstall

See Chronic condition

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Plain English definition

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Long-term condition

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal

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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