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  • Learning disabilities - Support if you are going into hospital

    Going into hospital can be a worrying time for anyone. But there is extra support if you have a learning disability.

  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

    Find out about supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a condition where your heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. SVT is not usually serious but some people may need treatment.

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

    Find out about Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including what causes it, what the symptoms are and when to get medical help.

  • Snake bites

    Find out about what to do if you or someone you know is bitten by a snake.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Piles (haemorrhoids)

    Find out about piles (haemorrhoids), including what the symptoms are, how they're treated and what causes them.

  • Necrotising fasciitis

    Find out about necrotising fasciitis, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and what causes it.

  • Hypothermia

    Find out about hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature below 35C (normal body temperature is around 37C). Go to A&E or call 999 immediately if someone has symptoms of hypothermia.

  • Group B strep

    Find out about group B strep, a type of bacteria called streptococcal bacteria, and how it can affect you and your baby in pregnancy.

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Find out about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how to prevent it.