Millions of people in the UK live with two or more long-term health conditions, known as multiple long-term conditions (MLTC). Managing multiple conditions is complex for patients and challenging for health services. This theme develops and tests approaches that help people live better and receive more joined-up care.
We work with partners to co-produce research that can be implemented nationally and adapted locally, reflecting priorities identified with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and national policy bodies.
We aim to:
- Tackle the most pressing challenges in preventing and managing MLTC
- Empower patients to manage their conditions through tailored interventions, including digital tools, lifestyle support and medication optimisation
- Ensure our research reflects the diversity of people affected and benefits those experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
Our projects
View our current and completed research projects.
Theme leads
Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Theme Lead for Multiple Long-Term Conditions
Co-Director of NIHR ARC East Midlands and Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester
Dr Patrick Highton, Co-Theme Lead for Multiple Long-Term Conditions
NIHR Advanced Research Fellow at the University of Leicester
