This report draws together data, insight, and patient stories from The Richmond Group's 12 member charities, with wider evidence, about the impact of the pandemic on people living with long-term, chronic or complex illnesses, who were amongst the hardest hit and still now find themselves lagging far behind in terms of recovering their health and well-being. Our analysis highlights the issues for this group of people before the pandemic, the impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, and the ongoing and long-term effects.
We have also published an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to protect health and social care in the upcoming Autumn budget. Read our letter to the Prime Minister here.
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