People with co-existing physical and Mental Health Problems face many challenges when it comes to accessing health care and face significantly higher costs than the regular person. People with long-term physical health conditions (LTCs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are more likely to experience mental health problems. The NHS costs associated with mental health in this segment of the population are between £8 billion and £13 billion annually, thus representing a large welfare burden. People with comorbid physical and mental disorders are also less likely to be employed.¹