Long Term Conditions – Useful Information

Long Term Condition Annual Review

It is important to have a review of your condition(s) every year so we can be sure you have everything you need to manage them well and safely.
In order to help with your review appointment and for you to continue managing your review throughout the year there are a number of things that you can do to help.

Please follow the advice below ONLY for the condition(s) which you know apply to you.

Asthma and or COPD

Asthma Control Test (AST)
If able, please complete the Asthma Control Test (Asthmatic patients only) https://rethinkyournormal.gsk.com/the-asthma-control-test/

Asthma Peak Flow Rate
If you manage your Peak Flow Rate, please record some readings 4 times a day for a few days before your review https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/peak-flow/

COPD Assessment Test (CAT )
If able, please complete the COPD Assessment Test (COPD patients only) https://www.catestonline.org/  

Spirometry Information Leaflet 

Before your Spirometry appointment please read the following leaflet Spirometry Information Leaflet

PLEASE RETURN THESE TO THE SURGERY BEFORE YOUR REVIEW APPOINTMENT.

Useful Websites
Sheffield Breath Easy: http://www.blf.org.uk/support-in-your-area/breathe-easy-sheffield-support-group
Asthma UK:http://www.asthma.org.uk
Inhaler Advice: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhaler-videos/
Asthma Action: Plan: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/action-plan/
Live Well: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/ 

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Diabetes, Heart and other conditions

Providing your own blood pressure readings is a more accurate way to monitor your condition. Please click the follow link to access a table for you to complete Home Monitoring Blood Pressure

PLEASE RETURN THESE TO THE SURGERY BEFORE YOUR REVIEW APPOINTMENT.

Useful Websites

British Heart Foundation: http://www.bhf.org.uk
Asthma UK: http://www.asthma.org.uk
Diabetes UK: http://www.diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes UK Sheffield Group: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/local_support_groups
Sheffield Breath Easy: http://www.blf.org.uk/support-in-your-area/breathe-easy-sheffield-support-group
High Blood Pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/
Live Well: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well
Sheffield Coronary Society: http://www.sheffieldcoronarysociety.org.uk/
Walking for Health: http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/yorkshire-and-humber/sheffield-step-out-better-lifestyle walks from crystal peaks Mondays 10 am for approx. 1 hour

Mental Health Conditions
Providing your own blood pressure readings is a more accurate way to monitor your condition. Please click the follow link to access a table for you to complete Home Monitoring

PLEASE RETURN THESE TO THE SURGERY BEFORE YOUR REVIEW APPOINTMENT.

Useful Websites
Sheffield Mind: https://www.sheffieldmind.co.uk/
Sheffield Mental Health Guide: https://www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk/
Sheffield IAPT: https://iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk/
Live Well: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/