Managing long-term conditions: A multimorbidity resource

This resource supports student nurses, nursing associates and early career registered nurses in understanding multimorbidity—two or more long-term conditions affecting patient care. Focusing on diabetes, hypertension, COPD, IBD, heart failure and Parkinson’s, it offers clear definitions, insights into condition interactions, reflective questions for practice discussions and signposting to further learning.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

• a clear definition of multimorbidity and why it is increasingly important in nursing practice
• understanding of a wide range of conditions, including physical, mental health, sensory impairments, ongoing conditions and substance misuse
• condition summaries that provide concise, accessible overviews of common long-term conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
• key clinical knowledge (for example, symptoms, diagnostic tests, blood pressure targets) to support safe and effective care
• insight into how conditions interact and the impact this has on patient care and outcomes
• guidance on holistic, person-centred care planning that adapts to the complexity of multimorbidity
• practical learning objectives to help students focus on what they need to know and apply in practice
• structured learning pathway (review summaries, explore interactions, reflect with supervisors) to guide study
• reflective discussion prompts for use with practice assessors/supervisors to deepen understanding.

Resource last reviewed

30 Sept 2025

Resource lead