a health condition that may be sudden, or come on quickly, and is sometimes severe

a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease

a health condition that lasts a long time, often for life, and can affect how your body or mind works, for example, diabetes or asthma

extreme tiredness, in this case, as a result of illness

Chronic illness

RSHE (PSHE)

Organ and blood donation

This unit explores different aspects of physical health. Pupils learn about living with chronic illness, and understand the science of organ and blood donation.

Physical health: How can physical health affect others?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a health condition that may come on quickly

a change that could indicate the presence of an illness

a health condition that lasts a long time

Match the words to their correct definitions.

People with chronic illnesses may need to take {{}} every day to manage their condition.

Which of the following conditions are examples of chronic illnesses?

Complete the following sentence: People with chronic conditions may have extremely low {{}} levels which may make daily tasks difficult.

We can reduce the risks of developing a chronic condition by:

Complete the sentence: Heart disease is a heart condition that can cause irregular heartbeats, called {{}}.

Complete the sentence: Regular sleep is an important part of a healthy {{}}

If someone has a chronic illness, they may need to see a __________ regularly to manage their condition.

when part of the body or mind is experiencing sickness

Complete the sentence: The amount of sleep depends on someone's medical conditions, health, and {{}}.

recommendation for healthy eating habits.

written order usually from a doctor for medication.

If you experience a sudden, life threatening condition or illness you should call the emergency services on ...

Chronic illness

Lesson outcome

Content guidance