BBC Health News

NHS needs '£50bn extra by 2030'26 Apr 2018 00:40Top surgeon and ex-minister makes prediction as government considers long-term funding plan.
Dementia risk linked to some medicines26 Apr 2018 00:41Up to two million people in England take anticholinergics, for depression and Parkinson's disease.
Primary school mental health counselling may help economy, study says26 Apr 2018 00:42Research estimates that every £1 spent on one-to-one counselling could earn a societal return of £6.20.
New prostate therapy recommended on NHS25 Apr 2018 00:39It's non-surgical and can treat an enlarged, non-cancerous condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
BMI and obesity: Where are you on the UK fat scale?24 Apr 2018 13:02Use this calculator to find out how your BMI compares with the rest of the nation and get tips from health experts.
Report recommends NI abortion law change25 Apr 2018 14:58A working group recommends changing NI's laws to allow abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality.

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Children’s Health Advice Sheets

Diarrhoea & Vomiting

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Bronchiolitis

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Head Injury

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Asthma

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Fever

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Sepsis

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Minor Illnesses in Childhood

Click here for visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Prostate Cancer Test (PSA)

The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test may help find out if you are more likely to have prostate cancer. Having a PSA test has potential harms and potential benefits. Click here to find out more information in help you decide whether you want to have the test or not.

Download: Prostate Cancer Test (PSA) Leaflet

Time To Talk

Time to Talk is a free and confidential service offering talking therapies to people aged 18 and over who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues. Click here for details on how to access the service.

Treating Your Infection

This leaflet is designed to help patients with common infections. It includes information on illness duration, self-care advice and advice on when to see your GP.

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Vaccinations

Why Worry Leaflet

Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control. This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.

Click here to download a copy of the Why Worry Leaflet.

Latent Tuberculosis

Information for patients about latent TB testing can be found in the leaflet below.