Long Term Conditions
According to NHS England, there are over 26 million people in the UK who live with at least one Long Term Condition (LTC) and 10 million who have two or more [1].
The NHS is proactively looking for innovative ways in which to provide support that works best for each patient, whilst reducing waiting lists and ensuring that patient safety is paramount. Those with long term conditions often feel that frequent visits to GP surgeries and hospitals affect the quality of their life. However, identifying people with LTCs who are best suited for remote monitoring and implementing this means of management often delivers a sense of freedom and control over their health.
Remote monitoring can be used to manage a range of long term conditions across a wide range of health services including but not limited to:
- Respiratory
- Cardiac
- Diabetes
- Motor neurone disease
- Frailty
- Cancer
- Paediatrics
- Learning disabilities
- Elderly care
- Post-treatment monitoring
It really has definitely improved my daily life and I really appreciate the service. Firstly, it saves you from having to go to the GP surgery so often. It’s lovely to know that someone is there, keeping an eye on my breathing, and if there are any problems arising from my readings, I will get a phone call.
I really love the app and hugely appreciate it!
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