Search results for health
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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.
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NHS Health Check
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74.
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Lung health checks
Find out about lung health checks, who can get them and what will happen at your appointment.
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Intensive care
Find out about intensive care units (ICUs), specialist hospital wards for people who are seriously ill.
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End of life care
This guide contains information about what you can expect during end of life care and the things you may want to think about. These include how and where you want to be cared for, as well as financial issues.
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Type 2 diabetes - Health problems
You need to watch your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, foot problems and eye problems.
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Support and benefits for carers - Social care and support guide
Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers.
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Practical tips if you care for someone - Social care and support guide
Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines.
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Money, work, benefits and social care - Social care and support guide
How to pay for care and support, and where you can get help with costs.
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Making decisions for someone else - Social care and support guide
Includes powers of attorney and mental capacity.