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Find out more about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.| nhs.uk
Find out more about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.| nhs.uk
Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.| nhs.uk
Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.| nhs.uk
Read about urinary incontinence, which is the unintentional passing of urine. It's a common problem that's thought to affect millions of people worldwide.| nhs.uk
Find out how regular exercise can help you lose weight, boost your mood and reduce your risk of developing long-term conditions.| nhs.uk
Find out more about sciatica, a pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, including the symptoms, what you can do to ease the pain, and when to get medical help.| nhs.uk
Find out more about the newborn blood spot test (formerly called the heel prick test), which checks for 10 rare but serious conditions and is recommended for all babies. Find out how to get it, what happens during the test and when you get the results.| nhs.uk
What happens and the things to think about when you first find out you're pregnant.| nhs.uk
Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine.| nhs.uk
Find out about a type of dementia called dementia with Lewy bodies, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.| nhs.uk
Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home without seeing a GP.| nhs.uk
Some processed foods can be eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet, while others may have added salt, sugar and fat that you need to watch out for.| nhs.uk
Sometimes finding motivation for tasks can be hard. In these 4 steps, you'll learn how to take on your to-do list, build structure and find a better balance.| nhs.uk
Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body and is a sign of emotional distress. Support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self-harm, as well as their friends and family.| nhs.uk
Find out about the blood pressure check service, including who can use it.| nhs.uk
Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and well being. Take the first step today – let's do this!| nhs.uk
Take steps to improve your health. Move more everyday with easy tips, support and special offers from Better Health.| nhs.uk
You can add people to your NHS App to manage health services for others.| nhs.uk
Find tips, guides, tools and activities to support and improve mental health.| nhs.uk
Chlamydia screening for under 25s - Official information from NHS about SH24 - Online Sexual Health Test Kit Ordering Service including contact, directions and service details| www.nhs.uk
Read about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.| nhs.uk
NHS information and advice about listeriosis, including how you catch it, what the symptoms are and how you can avoid it.| nhs.uk
Find out about food poisoning including what the symptoms are, how you can treat yourself at home, when to get medical help, and what causes it.| nhs.uk
Find out more about phobias, which are an overwhelming fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal.| nhs.uk
Read about skin picking disorder, where you cannot stop picking at your skin. There are things you can try to help yourself, but some people may need professional treatment.| nhs.uk
Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.| nhs.uk
Find out about the children's flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.| nhs.uk
Pregnant women should have the flu jab. Find out why it’s needed, where to get it and the risks of flu. The vaccine is safe to have at any stage of pregnancy.| nhs.uk
Find out more about postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), where your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down.| nhs.uk
Find out about malaria, including where it's found, how you catch it and what the symptoms are.| nhs.uk
Read about the interactive Eatwell Guide, which shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.| nhs.uk
How to move on to solid foods and drinks, meal ideas and food safety.| nhs.uk
Find out how well each method of contraception works at preventing pregnancy.| nhs.uk
Find out about falls, including what to do when you have a fall, what help is available and how to prevent falls.| nhs.uk
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a single very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience.| nhs.uk
Find out about social anxiety (social phobia), including the symptoms, getting treatment and what you can do yourself to help overcome it.| nhs.uk
Find out about NHS funding for care by a registered nurse for people who live in a nursing home.| nhs.uk
Find out about types of talking (psychological) therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), guided self-help, counselling and behavioural activation.| nhs.uk
You may need urgent help for mental health for many different reasons. Some people call it a crisis, an emergency or a breakdown. It's important to know that support is available, whatever you're going through.| nhs.uk
Find out how to eat a balanced diet when trying to lose weight, and see our tips, tricks and advice to help you stick to one.| nhs.uk
Find out what causes twins, how to find out if yours are identical, and where to go for support if you're having twins or more. Plus facts and myths about twins.| nhs.uk
Most adults and children in the UK eat too much sugar. Cut down by eating fewer sugary foods, such as sweets, cakes and biscuits, and drinking fewer sugary fizzy drinks.| nhs.uk
Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. As well as having other health benefits, adding fibre to your diet can help curb hunger pangs throughout the day.| nhs.uk
Find out about ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in children and teenagers, the symptoms of ADHD, how to get a diagnosis and how to manage it.| nhs.uk
Find out more about food allergies, including what the symptoms are, what can cause them and how they're treated.| nhs.uk
Get advice on starting solids (weaning), including when to start, what foods to give your baby, and which milks to offer as they grow.| nhs.uk
Find out about common signs of autism in young and older children.| nhs.uk
Find out about vitamins and minerals including beta-carotene, copper, potassium and zinc.| nhs.uk
Find out what help you can get if you're a child or young person who needs support with their mental health - includes information for parents and carers| nhs.uk
How to access free psychological therapies (talking therapies) like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and guided self-help on the NHS.| nhs.uk
What counts and what doesn't count towards your 5 A Day, including fresh, frozen, tinned and dried fruit and veg, fruit juice and smoothies.| nhs.uk
Find out why most of us should eat more fish, including oily fish for omega-3. Learn how to eat fish and shellfish safely, including information on fish and shellfish allergies.| nhs.uk
Find out about common vitamins and minerals, including what they do, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.| nhs.uk
Find out about mpox (previously known as monkeypox), including how you get it, what the symptoms are and what to do if you think you have it.| nhs.uk
Find out about urinary tract infections (UTIs), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical advice, how they’re treated and what a chronic UTI is.| nhs.uk
If you're in distress or feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, there are organisations that can support you right now.| nhs.uk
Find out about norovirus, including what the symptoms are, how you can treat it at home, how it's spread, and where to get medical help.| nhs.uk
Awareness of ourselves and the world around us – sometimes called mindfulness – can improve our mental wellbeing.| nhs.uk
Take steps to improve your health. Lose weight, boost your mood, get active and quit smoking with Better Health. Try our free NHS tools and tips to get you started.| nhs.uk
Read about depression in adults, including how to tell if you're depressed, the treatments for different severities of depression, and how making lifestyle changes can help.| nhs.uk
Tics are unintentional, fast and repetitive muscle movements. Find out how long they last, when to get medical advice and how they can be treated.| nhs.uk
Read about dyslexia, a common type of learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling.| nhs.uk
Find out if you're eligible to apply for a new UK EHIC or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).| nhs.uk
Find out which healthcare sectors can manage their profiles on the NHS Profile Manager and which sectors need to email the NHS website service desk.| nhs.uk
Find out about the cookies we use on the NHS website and how to turn them on or off.| nhs.uk
Policies relating to the NHS website, including terms and conditions of use.| nhs.uk
A list of other NHS websites, including NHS England and websites for the NHS in other parts of the UK.| nhs.uk
Find out how to view your test results online, including what results are available and what to do if there's a problem.| nhs.uk
Find out more about how to report a mistake, make a suggestion or ask a question about the NHS website.| nhs.uk
Find out about the NHS website, the datasets we hold and about translating our information into other languages.| nhs.uk
Find out about the symptoms of stress, possible causes and ways to manage stress. Plus get your self-care plan with tips and advice.| nhs.uk
Read about benign prostate enlargement (BPE), also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a common condition in men over 50 years of age.| nhs.uk
Read about developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, a condition that affects physical co-ordination.| nhs.uk
Take steps to improve your health. Lose weight and feel better inside and out. Try our free NHS weight loss plan to get you started.| nhs.uk
All you need to know about pregnancy, labour and birth including trying to get pregnant, foods to avoid, antenatal care and how to keep well in pregnancy.| nhs.uk
Read about obesity and how it can seriously affect your health. Ways to lose weight safely include eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercising regularly.| nhs.uk
Find out about vision loss, including what the symptoms are, what causes it, how it's treated, and what support is available.| nhs.uk
Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.| nhs.uk
Cutting down on alcohol can be a really effective way to improve your health. See our simple tips and practical ideas to help you starting drinking less. Let's do this!| nhs.uk
Find out about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, how it is treated, and where to get support.| nhs.uk
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.| nhs.uk
Read about 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing.| nhs.uk
Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.| nhs.uk
Read about the main treatments for scoliosis in adults, including painkillers, spinal injections and surgery.| nhs.uk
Find out about the symptoms of HIV and AIDS, what treatments are available and how to prevent getting or spreading the infection.| nhs.uk
Find out about vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid), including what it does, how much you need, and good sources of it.| nhs.uk
Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.| nhs.uk
Read about myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness.| nhs.uk
Find out what calories are, the recommended intake, why it can be useful to count calories and how doing so can help you lose weight.| nhs.uk
Find out about the major food groups and how to balance them for a healthy diet.| nhs.uk
A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.| nhs.uk
Find out about the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella, including who should have it, when it's given and possible side effects.| nhs.uk
