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Long-term conditions

There are currently around 15 million people in England living with a long-term health condition – a condition that cannot be cured, but that can be managed through medication and/or therapy. Over the two years to 2013, there will be a 60 per cent increase in the number of patients with two or more long-term conditions. In the context of the unstable labour market these people may be particularly vulnerable in maintaining their employment status and the quality of their jobs.

Our research has already demonstrated that many people with long-term conditions want to and are able to work and can be helped to keep their jobs or return to work with the support of employers, health care professionals and appropriate public policies.

We are now aiming to bring together a network of organisations tackling long-term conditions in order to develop a stronger voice to influence policy and raise awareness. Organisations joining the network will:

jointly influence the agenda on long-term conditions at government and business levels
engage with discussions at UK and European levels
move the core issues up the agenda to positively influence the world of work.

Related Reports

Returning To Work
This paper outlines our recommendations on how to improve the implementation and effectiveness of the new Health and Work Assessment and Advisory Service (HWAAS).

Tyna Taskila, Jenny Gulliford and Stephen Bevan
18 March 2013

Working with Schizophrenia: Pathways to employment, recovery and inclusion
Only 8% of people with schizophrenia are currently in employment. The report examines the impact of schizophrenia on an individual's ability to enter or remain in the labour market, outlining how such barriers can be addressed by policymakers, employers, healthcare professionals as well as those with the condition and their carers.

Professor Stephen Bevan, Dr Tyna Taskila, Karen Steadman, Jenny Gulliford, Rosemary Thomas and Andreea Moise
11 February 2013

The Impact of Back Pain on Sickness Absence in Europe
A paper presented to the Societal Impact of Pain conference in Copenhagen.

Professor Stephen Bevan
01 June 2012

Related Events

Why work is a realistic outcome for those recovering from cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support and The Work Foundation launched two complimentary reports on work and cancer.

Fri, 15 March 2013
08:30 - 10:30

Musculoskeletal disorders: The true extent of the societal burden
This event will address the impact of musculoskeletal disorders and the implications for long-term health care and welfare spending.

Mon, 10 December 2012
10:00 - 12:00

Expert Roundtable: Acting on the double burden of chronic disease
Through this forum The Work Foundation, Centre for Mental Health and The King’s Fund aim to raise awareness of burden of comorbid conditions on the individuals and the society, and to identify policies that would support effective management of those, involving health professionals, service providers, employers and people with long term conditions

Thu, 22 November 2012
09:00 - 11:30

Related Blogs

‘Creaming and parking’ and the problem of the Work Programme’s pay structure
With the release of The Work and Pensions Select Committee's report ‘Can the Work Programme work for all user groups?’, Jenny Gulliford further examines the problem of the Work Programme’s pay structure.

Jenny Gulliford
21 May 2013

Challenges faced by cancer patients returning to work
Helping someone with cancer to stay in employment saves time and money by avoiding the need to recruit their replacement, and boosts loyalty and morale. Providing this support is easier than businesses may think.

Laura Dillingham
03 May 2013

Returning to work is getting harder for cancer survivors yet more could done
Dr Tyna Taskila responds to the latest study which reveals that a third of cancer patients lose an average of £860 in monthly income because of their illness.

Dr Tyna Taskila
02 May 2013

The Independent
11 February 2013

PoliticsHome covers our report on schizophrenia

PoliticsHome
11 February 2013

BBC Radio 5 live Wake up to Money interviews Stephen Bevan on our schizophrenia research

BBC Radio 5 live
11 February 2013