What is a long-term condition?
Hi all
Long-Term Conditions, or LTCs, are also known as chronic conditions. There are a variety of definitions but basically it means a health condition that isn't going to go away. For the purposes of MHm, a Long-Term Condition is one that will be with you for the rest of your life and requires some form of adjustment to every day activities, the use of interventions, or health professional management. An LTC might be as benign as myopia (short-sightedness) or as challenging as multiple sclerosis or COPD. There are lots of relatively common conditions that meet this definition of an LTC, and it is also common for people to have more than one. This is known as having multiple long-term conditions or, in health jargon, multiple comorbidities. Tomorrow I will post a list of common LTCs, but remember, you don't have to have one of these ones to be able to attend an MHm course.
Take care
Gavin
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Recycling question!
Kia ora neighbours,
Is there anywhere yet in Palmy where bubble wrap & polystyrene can be taken for recycling?
Thank you.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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