Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a ;joint. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis affects people…
In the UK, more than 2 million people are living with sight loss. Of these, around 340,000 are registered as blind or partially sighted. Being told ;you ;have a visual impairment that can't be treated can be…
Get off to a good start with this guide offering help and support for breastfeeding. 1-to-1 ;support for breastfeeding Midwives, health visitors and trained local volunteers (peer supporters) are there to help…
Find information and advice about living as an autistic person or caring for an autistic child. How to help your child with day to day life Advice about the things you can do to help your child with things like…
Overview-Cerebral palsy Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It's caused by a problem…
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) – ;sometimes known as "cot death" – is the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby. In the UK, around 200 babies die suddenly and…
What is Down's syndrome?-Down's syndrome Contents What is Down's syndrome? Advice for new parents How to help children and young people Support for adults Support for families and carers Other health conditions…
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) means there is inflammation in a child’s joints that isn’t caused by any other condition. It refers to a number of different types of arthritis that occur under the age of 16. JIA…
Suicidal thoughts are far more common than people realise and can happen for lots of different reasons. With the right help and support, your feelings will change and you can overcome your suicidal thoughts. If you…