Advice and Information

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Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has proved popular, with 37,700 being purchased online by women within the first few days of its launch on 1 April.

It's thought that 1 in 20 of us in the UK have IBS.

From Saturday 1st April 2023, NHS prescriptions will be increasing by 3.21%

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the brain. The excess fluid puts pressure on the brain, which can damage it.

If left untreated, hydrocephalus can be fatal.

Supporting women to find their strength, determination and dignity after the traumatic effects of domestic abuse and violence.

Marfan syndrome and related conditions affect the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.

Take a look at our video ‘Advice to support young people who stammer’ for tips of what you can do to help:

The NHS England National Patient Safety Team has produced a new video and leaflet for patients, providing tips and advice on simple things to keep safe during a hospital stay.

Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.