21 - 30 of 57 results for "childhood illness"
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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treatments that can be used to keep people with serious or terminal illnesses alive, and when and how they might be withdrawn.
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Stammering
Stammering, or stuttering, affects speech and is relatively common in childhood.
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Rett syndrome
Read about Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and causes severe physical and mental disability from early childhood.
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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.
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Benefits if you're under State Pension age - Social care and support guide
Find out what benefits you're entitled to if you're under State Pension age and have a disability or illness.
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Roseola
Find out about the childhood infection roseola, including what the symptoms are, how to treat it and when to get medical advice.
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Causes - Phobias
Find out more about the causes of phobias, which can develop during childhood, adolescence or early adulthood.
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Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.