Long term conditions
Many long term conditions develop during childhood; these children are more likely to develop mental health conditions and should be supported to navigate the transition from child to adult health services. We look at asthma, epilepsy diabetes, cancer and disability / additional learning needs.
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Asthma
Asthma is the most common long term condition among children and young people and is one of the top ten reasons for emergency hospital admission in the UK.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common long term neurological condition of childhood and it affects an estimated 112,000 children and young people in the UK, although diagnosis is not straightforward.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is increasingly common among children and young people in the UK; while 90% of diabetes cases are Type 1, Type 2 is increasing in prevalence.
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Cancer
Childhood cancers are varied and incidence rates have increased by 15% in the UK since the 1990s; however, more children that are diagnosed are surviving for longer.
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Disability and additional learning needs
Children with disabilities and learning difficulties are identified through the education system and supported with learning provision, but there are different thresholds across the UK.
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