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Overactive Thyroid

See your GP if you think you may have overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). A diagnosis of overactive thyroidwill be based on your symptoms and the results of a blood test, which … See more

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Underactive Thyroid

WEBUnderactive Thyroid – A Guide. A Guide to Hypothyroidism which means a low level of thyroid hormone (called thyroxine, or T4) in the blood. The level of thyroxine is low …

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

WEBEhlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited heterogeneous group of connective tissue disorders, characterized by abnormal collagen synthesis, affecting skin, ligaments, …

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NHS Wheelchair Service

WEBThe Wheelchair Service provides appropriate mobility equipment for people of all ages with a long term disability ( i.e. likely to be in excess of 6 months ) who have difficulty in …

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PIP Assessment and Points

WEBPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with a long-term health condition or impairment, whether physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, intellectual, or any …

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NHS Prescriptions Charges

WEBOther costs: a surgical bra is £31.70. an abdominal or spinal support is £47.80. a stock acrylic wig is £78.15. a partial human hair wig is £207.00. a full bespoke human hair wig …

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Speech Problems and Communication Problems

WEBDifficulty speaking and communicating can have causes including learning disabilities, physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, strokes, brain injury, neurological diseases and …

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Haemorrhoids (piles)

WEBHaemorrhoids (piles) are easily diagnosed by your GP. They will examine your anus (the opening at the end of the digestive system where solid waste leaves the body) to check …

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Continence Care: A Guide for Care Home Nurses

WEB1. Body-worn pads. One solution is for nursing homes to provide body-worn pads to any residents suffering from incontinence. However, these items can be bulky, …

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How to Choose the Best Bed for the Disabled

WEBWhen choosing a bed for a disabled person, some other things you might want to consider are the size of the bed, the price, the materials used in making the bed, …

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Sexual and Personal Relationships – Disabled People

WEBConcerned with issues of genetic disorders and co-ordinates groups specialising in particular disorders. Its information service provides addresses where people who are …

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Report Benefit Fraud

WEBBy telephone. You can report benefit fraud by calling the National Benefit Fraud Hotline (NFBH) on 0800 854 440. Lines are open between 7.00 am and 11.00 pm, seven days a …

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Equality Act 2010

WEBThe Equality Act 2010 provides disabled people with protection from discrimination in a range of areas, including in employment and occupation. This means that employers: …

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Stop Driving – Medical Condition or Disability – DVLA

WEBA Guide if your Doctor tells you to Stop Driving because of a Medical Condition or Disability and Informing the DVLA. Having a medical condition or disability that makes driving …

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Disability Employment Adviser

WEBYour Disability Employment Adviser can offer you: an employment assessment to identify what type of work or training suits you best. a referral, where appropriate, to a work …

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Incapacity Benefit (IB)

WEBDisability Rights Handbook, available from Disability Alliance, 1st Floor East, Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth Street, London E1 7SA. Rights Advice Line: 020 …

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Winter Fuel Payment

WEBIntroduction. You could get between £200 and £600 tax-free to help pay your heating bills if you were born on or before 26 September 1956. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel …

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