Government invites views on tackling major health conditions
The government is inviting views from patients, carers and healthcare professionals on how to prevent, diagnose and manage six major groups of conditions.
The call for evidence covers: cancer; cardiovascular diseases including stroke and diabetes; chronic respiratory diseases; dementia; mental ill-health and; musculoskeletal disorders.
Evidence will inform a landmark Major Conditions Strategy designed to help people stay in better health for longer.
Health and social care secretary, Steve Barclay, said: “Patients often live with more than one major condition, so it’s vital that we do all we can to understand how best to manage their care.
“I encourage patients, carers and healthcare professionals to contribute to our call for evidence so we can ensure our Major Conditions Strategy is as targeted and patient-focused as possible.”
Minister of state for care, Helen Whately, said: “We want to hear from as many people as possible affected by these conditions in our call for evidence. It’ll help us join up care across the NHS and mean better treatment for millions of people.
“It’s also really important that we hear from professionals working in areas like dementia or cancer too. Their front line experience will be invaluable to make sure our strategy includes plans which will really work in practice.”
The call for evidence is open for six weeks and will close on Tuesday 28 June at midnight.
The calls for evidence can be accessed at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/major-conditions-strategy-call-for-evidence
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/10-year-cancer-plan-call-for-evidence
