Common Health Conditions

The Common Health Conditions course is designed to help learners understand a wide range of conditions that affect many individuals across different care settings. It provides clear, practical knowledge for anyone working in health or social care, as well as those supporting a loved one. The course introduces the key principles of monitoring health, helping learners understand how to recognise changes, report concerns, and contribute to safe, person centred care.

Learners explore introductory awareness of sensory loss, including sight and hearing difficulties, gaining insight into how these conditions affect daily life and how supportive environments can make a positive difference. The course then looks at several major long term conditions, including stroke, dementia, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. Each section helps learners understand the basic characteristics of these conditions, how they may present, and the challenges individuals may face as a result.

By building awareness of these common conditions, the course equips learners with the confidence to communicate effectively, recognise needs, and offer compassionate support. It is suited to new care workers, those looking to update their knowledge, or anyone who wants a clearer understanding of how health conditions impact individuals and how appropriate care can improve wellbeing.