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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Anti-inflammatories, non-steroidal
Some NSAIDs are combined with analgesics (painkillers). NSAIDs are usually taken in tablet or capsule form, but are also available as liquids, creams, sprays and suppositories. Ophthalmic NSAIDS are eye droplets, commonly used before or after eye ... [... more]
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Catarrh
Nasal congestion or catarrh is one of the most common problems to affect the nose, and is usually due to infection (particularly the common cold) or allergies such as hay fever. Catarrh is caused by the membrane lining of the nose and sinuses ... [... more]
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Carbohydrates:
Good health is fundamental to leading a full and active life and getting the right nutrition is an important step towards good health. The word diet is often used to describe an eating plan intended to aid weight loss. However, diet really refers ... [... more]
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Wet combing method
Head lice are tiny grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood from the scalp. Their eggs, known as nits, are laid glued to the base of hairs, and look like tiny white specks. The eggs hatch after 7 to 10 days, and 10 to 14 days ... [... more]
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Morning sickness
Many women have nausea or vomiting during early pregnancy. Despite being called morning sickness, some women find the feeling of nausea or sickness can occur at any time throughout the day. In a few cases, symptoms last the whole day. In most ... [... more]
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Nappy rash
Nappy rash is the name given to the red rash, which sometimes appears on a baby in the area covered by a nappy. It is caused by irritation and sometimes by infection. The soreness can make the baby uncomfortable. Infected nappy rash may blister ... [... more]
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy commonly causes you to have an irresistible tendency to fall asleep at any time of day, often at inappropriate times such as eating or in the middle of a conversation. Attacks may last from a few seconds to over an hour and may occur ... [... more]
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