Guest blog by William Pett – Senior Policy Advisor, NHS Confederation
As people grow older, health conditions often become both more complex and chronic. Evidence shows that rates of those living with multimorbidity rise significantly with age; a recent study revealed that 30% of adults aged 45 to 64 years report at least two chronic conditions, increasing to 65% of adults aged 65 to 84 years and more than 80% for those above 85 years old.
For older people living with multimorbidity, musculoskeletal conditions are common.…
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by Duleep Allirajah, Assistant Director of Policy and Campaigns, RCGP