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Conditions & illnesses

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Have you had problems or concerns with an NHS service?

Find out how to resolve them

Do you get a regular eye test?

Your eyes are one of your most valuable senses yet as we age our eyesight can be one of the first things we notice deteriorating. Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of preventable blindness.

 
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5 ways to cut your chances of diabetes

As we get older, we're more liable to get type 2 diabetes, but it needn't be a formality. There are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.

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Depression treatment

There are easy ways of treating your depression - you don't have to feel as if you're on your own.  
 

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Stroke

If you see signs of a stroke act FAST. A Stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’ because despite the fact that almost 3 million people in the UK are estimated to have osteoporosis, worryingly few people know they have it until they break a bone.

Your Age UK

Set your location to see what Age UK offers in your local area.

Age UK Advice:
0800 169 6565
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Aids for the home

We have a variety of aids to help you feel safe and move around with ease at home, including stairlifts, personal alarms, bath lifts and assistive furniture.

Useful websites

  • The Health A-Z section of this website contains information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of many types of illnesses.

  • The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has produced guidance on the early assessment and treatment of NHS patients

  • DirectGov provides information on more than 100 topics covering all aspects of healthy living and advice on coping with long-term health conditions as well as the NHS and health services

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