Mission statement
It is now far more than a telephone health line - NHS Direct has an authoritative health website, and 2004 saw the addition of the NHS Direct digital TV service - one of the largest interactive services in the UK. Over two million people now ... [... more]
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Corporate:Accessibility
Using access keys, and changing the appearance of your web browser. Access keys allow you to use your keyboard to go to core pages on the website. If you're using a PC, press and hold Access keys may not work on some web browsers. You may not ... [... more]
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Content authorisation policy
Material published on NHS Direct Online is Crown copyright, which is managed and licensed by the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). If you wish to use material from NHS Direct Online, you will need to apply to OPSI for a licence. There ... [... more]
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Corporate:Terms and conditions
terms and conditions, conditions of use, content authorisation policy, links policy, editorial policy, copyright, disclaimer, privacy Terms of use and disclaimer Terms and conditions Privacy policy Links policy [... more]
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Corporate:Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Part Three - Inspection and Monitoring Bodies; Index to information held and Useful Resources A publication scheme is a guide to the information NHS Direct routinely makes available to the public and wherever possible provides an easy method of ... [... more]
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Accidents and first aid
In the UK, every year, hundreds of thousands of people die or are seriously injured in accidents. However, many deaths, resulting from accidents, could be prevented if first aid was given at the scene, before emergency services arrive. Emergency ... [... more]
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Contraception
Contraception, intrauterine device, iud, interuterine systems, ius, condom, cervical cap, hormonal contraception, progestogen-only pill, combined pill, contraceptive implants, contraceptive injections, vasectomy, emergency contraception, natural ... [... more]
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Blushing
Blushing is a brief reddening of the face, ears and neck, often spreading to the upper part of the chest, which can be accompanied by a feeling of heat. The skin contains a network of small blood vessels with tiny muscles in their walls. ... [... more]
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Cancer of the breast, female
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women living in England and Wales. Cancer of the breast becomes more common with age, with approximately 80% of breast cancers occurring in women over the age of 50. If the cancer cells have not ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become thin and weak. It happens more commonly in old age, when the body becomes less able to replace worn out bone. Special cells within the bones called living bone cells are ... [... more]
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Broken bones
A broken or cracked bone is known as a fracture. Fractures can affect any bone in the body. Bones can fracture in a number of different ways. A fracture may be a straight break across the bone (transverse fracture), slanting (oblique fracture) or ... [... more]
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Incontinence, bowel
Incontinence is the leakage of urine or stools. Bowel incontinence is sometimes called faecal incontinence or anal incontinence. It is the uncontrolled loss of solid or liquid stools, or wind (gas) with leakage. Bowel incontinence is often a ... [... more]
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