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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Bites, insect
There are various insects in the UK that bite, including midges, gnats, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, lice, spiders, horseflies, ants, mites, ticks, and bedbugs. These insects can bite animals and humans. When they bite they feed on our blood and can ... [... more]
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Intrauterine device (IUD)
An IUD is a rigid 'T' shaped contraceptive device made from plastic and copper that fits inside the womb. It used to be called a 'coil'. An IUD has two very fine threads that come through the cervix opening and rest on the top of the vagina. Your ... [... more]
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Type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by too much glucose in your blood. Your blood sugar level can be too high if your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach) ... [... more]
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Indigestion
Indigestion is when you feel uncomfortable or have pain after eating. The medical name for indigestion is dyspepsia. Indigestion is very common and most people have it from time to time. For some people it's very mild and doesn't happen very ... [... 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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Oseltamivir
Flu (also known as influenza) is a disease of the lungs and upper airways caused by infection with a flu virus. The virus spreads in the lungs and airways. There are three flu viruses, known as A, B & C. The main symptoms you will have are a high ... [... more]
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Flu jab
Flu is a highly infectious illness which spreads very rapidly through coughs and sneezes of people who are already carrying the virus. Flu immunisation (flu jab) gives you good protection from flu and lasts for one year. The vaccine is normally ... [... more]
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