11 - 20 of 48 results for "minor illness"
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Hospice care
The aim of hospice care is to improve the lives of people who have an incurable illness by providing care for people from the point at which their illness is diagnosed as terminal, to the end of their life.
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Coping financially
Read more about the financial support available if you or a family member need to take time off work as a result of illness or to care for someone with a terminal illness.
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Limping in children
Find out more about limping in children, which is usually caused by something minor like a sprain or strain.
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Measles
Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.
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Looking after a sick child
Read about how to look after a sick child, including dealing with minor accidents and when you should get help.
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Benefits if you're over State Pension age - Social care and support guide
Find out what benefits you're entitled to if you're over State Pension age and have a disability or illness.
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Withdrawing treatment
Find out about treatments that can be used to keep people with serious or terminal illnesses alive, and when and how they might be withdrawn.
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Munchausen syndrome
Find out about Munchausen's syndrome, a disorder where someone pretends to be ill or induces symptoms of illness in themselves.
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How to wash your hands
Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.