Long-term Conditions at Work
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This support is grounded in evidence‑based wellbeing tools and delivered in a warm, practical and strength‑based way.
Who this support is for
Employees living with:
- Cancer
- Heart conditions
- Diabetes
- Respiratory illness
- Chronic pain
- Autoimmune conditions
- Long‑Covid
- Other fluctuating or long‑term conditions
- Suitable for people navigating treatment, returning to work or adjusting to new limitations.
What this support covers
Understanding Fluctuating Health
How illness affects capacity, energy, concentration and confidence — and what workplaces can do to help.
Fatigue, Energy & Capacity
Tools for pacing, energy management and sustainable workload planning.
Navigating Fear & Uncertainty
Gentle, practical strategies for “what if” thinking, waiting, worry and change.
Strength‑Based Wellbeing
Helping individuals reconnect with strengths such as courage, humour, patience and self‑compassion.
Workplace Confidence
Support with communication, boundaries, expectations and returning to work after illness.
Manager & HR Guidance
Clear, compassionate advice to help organisations support fluctuating health confidently and safely.
Format & Delivery
Support can be delivered:
- 1:1
- As part of a wellbeing programme
- Alongside manager training
- Integrated into organisational wellbeing plans
- Available online or in person.
Why this support matters
Long‑term conditions affect over 2.7 million people in Scotland, and many continue working while navigating treatment, fatigue, fear and uncertainty.
When organisations understand fluctuating health, people feel safer, more valued and more able to contribute at their best.
This support helps individuals feel steadier — and helps organisations retain brilliant people.
Specialist guidance informed by real life experience of treatment, work and recovery.
