People living with long-term health conditions are not getting enough support from the NHS in Wales to effectively manage their conditions, according to a new Senedd report.
by Emily Price
The Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee has called on the Welsh Government to refocus efforts on delivering person-centred care for those living with long term illnesses like diabetes, endometriosis, chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions.
In a report published on Wednesday (January 29), the committee said more needed to be done to prevent health deterioration in order to reduce the need for emergency intervention and hospital admissions.
46% of adults in Wales experience chronic conditions with 19% having two or more long-term conditions, and these numbers are expected to rise.
People living in deprived areas are more likely to develop chronic conditions at a younger age and are expected to have at least one condition by the time they are 50.