Asthma
Asthma Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but ... [continue] Asthma
Cancer
Cancer One in three people will be affected by cancer at some stage in their life. There are many different types of cancer and this page doesn’t cover them all, but ... [continue] Cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease. The main ... [continue] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a preventable disease that was responsible for the deaths of 88,000 people in the UK in 2008 (British Heart Foundation CHD ... [continue] Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Diabetes
Diabetes Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes – ... [continue] Diabetes
Mental Health
Mental Health Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, ... [continue] Mental Health
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. It develops gradually over time, causing joints to become stiff and painful. It can ... [continue] Osteoarthritis
Pain
Living with Pain The NHS website contains lots of useful information, tips and advice on living with chronic pain. Help from your GP and use of NHS services dedicated to pain management ... [continue] Pain
Stroke
Stroke A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen ... [continue] Stroke
Date published: 23rd April, 2024
Date last updated: 23rd April, 2024
