Chronic conditions Resources

One in three people live with a chronic condition*. This translates to more than two billion individuals facing daily challenges that often go unseen. Convatec partners with people every day to help them overcome these challenges and live life on their terms.

In 2025, Convatec commissioned new research to explore the continuum of chronic care — from diagnosis to building support networks to navigating stigma and misunderstanding. This survey gathered insights from more than 10,000 adults, including 3,400 people living with chronic conditions across the UK, Brazil, Germany, Italy and the United States, with a particular focus on ostomy and continence care.

Welcome to GPN’s learning zone feature. By reading the article in each issue, you can learn about key principles of subjects that are vital to your role as a general practice nurse. Having read the article, visit www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/learningzone/ (‘Insight’ section) to evaluate your knowledge on this topic by answering the 10 questions in the e-learning unit; all answers can be found in the article. If you answer the questions correctly, you can download your certificate which can be used in your continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio as evidence of continued learning and contribute to your revalidation portfolio.