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Help Shape Better Care for People with Multiple Long-Term Conditions

Caring for someone with multiple long-term health conditions can be both rewarding and challenging. More people than ever are living with conditions like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, or hypertension and these health challenges often affect minoritised ethnic communities disproportionately.

King’s College London is running the INTERCEPTION study to better understand the experiences of carers like you and the people you support. The goal is to improve how community leaders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers perceive and support those living with multiple conditions.

Your Voice Matters

Your experiences as a carer provide invaluable insights into what works, what could be better, and what support is most needed. By sharing your story, you help shape the future of care for people in similar situations, both locally and nationally.

Who Can Take Part

You can join the study if you:

  • Are 18 years old or above
  • Live in Coventry, London, or Manchester
  • Care for someone with two or more long-term physical or mental health conditions
  • Can communicate in English for an interview

What Participation Involves

The study involves a one-to-one interview lasting 60–90 minutes at a time and place that suits you. Everything you share will be kept confidential. As a thank you for your time, participants receive a £25 voucher.

How to Get Involved

To learn more or sign up, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit this link . If you have any questions, you can contact the research team, Dr Brenda Hayanga and Dr Sujith Prankumar, at interception@kcl.ac.uk.

Your experiences truly matter. By participating, you help researchers understand what carers need and influence better care for minoritised ethnic communities living with multiple long-term conditions.

South West London Mental Health carers group update for March 2025

Celebrating Mental Health Carers: Building Stronger Connections in Southwest London

By Matthew McKenzie | April 2025

Mental health carers play a vital, often unseen role in supporting loved ones through some of life’s most difficult challenges. At the SW London Mental Health Carer’s Group, we’re creating a space where carers can connect, learn, and feel empowered.

The forum is faciliated by Matthew McKenzie and Ava, although members of the group are encouraged to facilitate to develop carer empowerment.

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National Triangle of Care Community meeting – March 2025

By Triangle of Care community chair Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM

For the month of March, unpaid carers, NHS professionals, and key stakeholders came together for another Triangle of Care National Community Meeting, which is a powerful space of collaboration, reflection, and shared purpose. Chaired by Matthew, the meeting spotlighted significant developments in carer engagement, mental health service standards, and equity frameworks across the NHS.

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