Osteoporosis – A Guide
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile and more likely to break (fracture).
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Overactive Thyroid – A Guide
A guide to overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis, it is a condition that occurs when there is too much thyroid hormone in the body
Spina Bifida – A Guide
A term that is used to refer to a series of birth defects, spina bifida, affects the development of the spine and nervous system.
Knee Replacement Surgery – A Guide
In knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty), a damaged, worn or diseased knee is replaced with an artificial joint.
Sports Injuries – A Guide
A Guide to injuries and disability caused by sporting activities and exercising
Double Vision – A Guide
Double vision (its medical term is diplopia) is seeing two images of a single object. The two images may be one on top of the other, side by side, or a mix of both. Overview...
Learning Disabilities – Resources
Local authorities, the NHS and voluntary organisations work to help people with learning disabilities to achieve more of their potential. They give positive support to families
Parkinson’s Disease – A Guide
The long-term chronic neurological condition Parkinson’s disease affects around 120,000 people in the UK
Stroke – A Guide
A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed
Cerebral Palsy – A Guide
Neurological damage to a child’s brain causes cerebral palsy, which normally occurs before, during or soon after birth. Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosing Treating Complications Preventing Living with cerebral palsy Introduction Known possible causes of cerebral...