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We all have times when we lack confidence and don't feel good about ourselves. But when low self-esteem becomes a long-term problem, it can have a harmful effect on our mental health and our lives. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the opinion we have of…
Cancer: end of life care
There isn't any universal advice on how to come to terms with a life-threatening illness. Each person will deal with their situation in their own way. Some people take on activities and challenges. Others prefer to spend their time quietly with family, friends or on their own. A terminal diagnosis…
How to treat everyday ailments at home
Below are 10 of the most common minor ailments seen by GPs. Find out the most effective ways to treat things like heartburn and a blocked nose at home, and save yourself a trip to the GP surgery. Remember: you can also get advice from…
NHS cancer screening
There are three types of cancer screening for adults in England, and they save thousands of lives each year. Cervical screening Cervical screening is offered to women aged 25 to 64 to check the health of cells in the cervix. It is offered every three…
Should I volunteer?
There's good evidence that volunteering brings benefits to both the person volunteering and the people and organisations they support. Volunteering involves spending unpaid time doing something to help other people or groups, other than (or as well as) close relatives. Evidence suggests that volunteering brings health benefits to…
Special care: ill or premature babies
Neonatal care in hospital Special care is sometimes provided on the ordinary postnatal ward and sometimes in a specialist newborn (neonatal) area. Having a baby in neonatal care is naturally worrying for parents and every effort should be made to ensure that you receive the…
Making a complaint
There may be times when you want to make a complaint about the services you have received. Making a complaint through the right channels could result in a better outcome for you, and may help improve things for other people, too. Please don't be reluctant…
Diabetes in children: what to expect
If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed, angry and worried about the future. A diabetes care team can help with the challenges that lie ahead. Most children who develop diabetes will have type 1 diabetes, which is where the body is unable…
Life with osteoarthritis
Kathleen Smith from Willenhall, West Midlands, has lived with osteoarthritis for over 20 years, after being diagnosed at 41. She learned to swim when she was 54, to help ease the pain and stiffness. "The first symptoms I had were pain at the top of my neck and…
Life after cancer treatment
People feel all sorts of different emotions when their cancer treatment ends. Some feel able to get on with life easily when their treatment finishes, and put the experience behind them. Others find the physical and emotional impact of their cancer hits home when it's…