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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Haemolytic jaundice
Jaundice is a yellowy tinge to the skin and the whites of the eyes. It is caused by a build-up of the chemical bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is made when red-blood cells are broken down. The body is usually able to get rid of it easily unless ... [... more]
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Jaundice - newborn
Jaundice is very common in newborn babies - over half of all newborns have some degree of jaundice. It's usually nothing to worry about, and needs no treatment as it disappears after a couple of weeks. Jaundice is caused by the liver not being ... [... more]
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Before the flight:
The world is divided into 24 time zones. The Greenwich meridian in London is the base. The time changes by one hour for every 15 degrees travelled in either direction from the Greenwich meridian. Jet lag happens when you cross over a number of ... [... more]
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Joint hypermobility
Joint hypermobility means some or all of your joints have an unusually large range of movement; you may be particularly supple at one or more joints. Joint hypermobility occurs because connective tissue in the joints, muscles, tendons, and ... [... more]
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Online website
If you would like access to 24-hour health information you may want to make NHS Direct your home page. Follow these steps for your Internet browser and have a world of health care at your fingertips. Under the 'General' tab you will see a box ... [... more]
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