title: Preparing clinical support workers for the long-term conditions agenda.
abstract: This article considers the rationale for development, implementation and evaluation of a programme to raise awareness of long-term conditions. The article considers the role and contribution of clinical support workers, including healthcare assistants, profession-specific support workers and generic support workers. It also considers the context of long-term conditions in the UK.
authors.affiliation: Coventry University, Coventry. s.randall@coventry.ac.uk
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Randall
mesh_terms: D007318:Inservice Training; D008134:Long-Term Care; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom