Aims of the study

To explore whether a digital toolkit is useful for adults living with long-term health conditions who are also experiencing financial and/or social challenges. Findings will inform a future study tested in NHS settings.

Study type

Online questionnaires with a researcher

Who is able to participate?

People who are living with two or more long-term health conditions; are experiencing financial and/or social difficulties that affect their health or daily life; and are willing to use the digital toolkit over an 8-week period and provide feedback about their experiences.

Where is the study happening?

Remote/online/home based

Open and close dates of recruitment

10th July 2026 - 31st August 2026

How do I get involved?

Please contact a member of the research team Dr Lewis Benjamin ([email protected])

Summary

Many people living with multiple long-term health conditions face additional challenges such as financial pressures, social isolation or difficulties accessing support. These challenges can make it harder to manage their health and wellbeing.

Working alongside people with lived experience, healthcare professionals and community organisations, researchers at University College London (UCL) have co-designed a digital self-management toolkit to provide practical information, resources and support. This study will explore how people use the toolkit, whether they find it helpful, and whether the study processes are suitable for a future larger evaluation in NHS settings.

Participants will use the toolkit for 8 weeks and be invited to share their experiences to help improve the resource for others. Participants would be compensated for their time for doing the questionnaires (up to £50).

Has this study received ethical approval

Yes (REC: 26/NW/0047)

Lead investigators

Dr Megan Armstrong, Dr Lewis Benjamin

Who is funding the study

National Institute for Health Research