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Search results for 5. National Health Service (2017

  • Haloperidol: a medicine for mental health conditions and sickness

    NHS medicines information on haloperidol – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Aripiprazole: a medicine to treat mental health conditions

    NHS medicines information on aripiprazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Health anxiety

    Health anxiety is when worrying about your health starts to take over your life. Read NHS advice about symptoms and and what to do if you have it.

  • Learning disabilities - Annual health checks

    People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can help by spotting problems sooner.

  • Other health conditions

    If you have Down's syndrome, you should see a GP once a year for a check-up, so they can check your health. This is because there are other health conditions you may be more likely to have.

  • Dementia, social services and the NHS

    Information about the services available to people with dementia from social services and the NHS, including continuing care.

  • Dementia Information Service

    Sign up to the NHS Dementia Information Service to receive 6 weekly emails of information and advice for people recently diagnosed with dementia, and their family and friends.

  • Conditions A to Z

    Find out about health conditions, including their symptoms and how they're treated.

  • Osteoporosis

    Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.

  • Obesity

    Read about obesity and how it can seriously affect your health. Ways to lose weight safely include eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercising regularly.