A chronic illness is defined as a long-term physical medical condition that currently cannot be cured completely with medical treatment and may last for a long period of time, though they can be managed. Examples include cancer, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and asthma. Unlike acute conditions, chronic illnesses are considered long-term and may not be preventable by vaccinations. Over 15 million people in England have a chronic illness, accounting for half of all GP appointments.

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2. A chronic illness (also known as a chronic disease, or chronic condition)
is a long term physical medical condition*.
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What is a 'Chronic Illness'?
*according to NHS England
Examples of chronic illnesses include cancer,
diabetes, heart disease, depression, asthma,
chronic fatigue, angina, and irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS).

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Unlike acute conditions that occur rapidly and suddenly (like broken
bones), they are considered chronic -- or 'long term' -- as they currently
can't be prevented by vaccinations or cured completely with medical
treatment. They may also last for a long period of time.
However, they can be managed with the help of medication and other
therapies.
What does it mean by
'Chronic'?

4. 64%
OF ALL OUTPATIENT
APPOINTMENTS
70%
OF ALL INPATIENT
BEDS
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How many people have a
Chronic Illness?
15,000,000
PEOPLE IN ENGLAND WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS,
ACCOUNTING FOR
ACCORDING TO DEPT OF HEALTH...
50%
OF ALL GP APPOINTMENTS AND
*pre-COVID figures

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everyone's experience with chronic, long
term illness is unique.
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