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TWO million Scots living with long-term health conditions could lead better lives and reduce the burden on the NHS if they were given improved support, *according to a leading charity.
New research commissioned by the Thistle Foundation found 78% of those with long-term health conditions such as asthma, arthritis, chronic pain and depression feel they are unable to live the life they want.
The figures, released to coincide with the start of Self Management Week, show more than one- third (36%) of those surveyed found it difficult to gain access to the right support services.
The findings follow last week's latest Scottish Health Survey, which found 46% of adults reported living with long-term health conditions in 2012.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/support-plea-for-scots-with-chronic-illness.22282010
New research commissioned by the Thistle Foundation found 78% of those with long-term health conditions such as asthma, arthritis, chronic pain and depression feel they are unable to live the life they want.
The figures, released to coincide with the start of Self Management Week, show more than one- third (36%) of those surveyed found it difficult to gain access to the right support services.
The findings follow last week's latest Scottish Health Survey, which found 46% of adults reported living with long-term health conditions in 2012.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/support-plea-for-scots-with-chronic-illness.22282010