Long-Term Condition Care
Supporting You to Live Well
If you have a long-term health condition, regular reviews help us check how you’re doing, make sure your treatment is working and identify any changes to your health early.
At Southend Coastal Surgeries, our nurses, pharmacists, GPs and wider healthcare team work together to support you in managing your condition.
Conditions We Support
Our long-term condition care includes:
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Diabetes
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Asthma
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COPD
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High blood pressure
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Heart disease
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Kidney disease
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Cardiovascular risk
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Other ongoing health conditions
Your Annual Review
If you have a long-term condition, we will usually invite you for regular monitoring or an annual review.
Depending on your condition, you may need:
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Blood tests
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Blood pressure readings
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Height and weight
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Urine tests
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Diabetes foot checks
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Respiratory checks
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A health questionnaire
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A medication review
Completing these checks gives our clinical team the information they need to manage your condition safely.
Look Out for Messages From Us
Throughout the year, we may send you text messages, questionnaires or appointment booking links asking you to provide information or complete important health checks.
You may be asked to submit readings from home, answer some health questions, have a blood test or book an appointment using a link we send you.
Please complete these requests when you receive them — even if you are feeling well.
Why Are These Reviews Important?
Regular reviews help us make sure your medication remains safe and appropriate for you.
If important monitoring, blood tests or reviews are overdue, we may issue a short supply, such as 7 days, until these are completed.
Please respond to any review requests promptly to help avoid delays with your medication.
Something Has Changed?
You don't need to wait for your annual review if your symptoms have changed or you're concerned about your condition.
Submit a medical request through Anima and tell us what's happening. Our clinical team will review your request and advise you on the next step.
If you are seriously unwell or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 999.