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Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris A common skin condition affecting hair follicles and sebaceous glands; lesions (spots) occur …
AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly …
AsthmaAsthma is a common long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. The …
Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart …
BereavementBereavement is experienced when losing someone. It can be accompanied by emotions often including sadness, …
CancerCancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce …
Cervical screeningThe NHS Cervical Screening Programme has made a significant impact on cervical cancer mortality since it was …
Contraception and Sexual & Reproductive HealthNHS UK provide guidance and excellent resources outlining the variety of contraception methods with access …
DementiaDementia is a syndrome (a collection of symptoms) that causes a decline in mental ability. …
DepressionDepression is defined as ‘a persistent low mood’  that lasts for a long time, and …
DiabetesDiabetes is a condition where the body is unable to maintain a stable blood glucose …
EczemaWhat is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is a common skin condition and may start at …
Eczema AtopicEczema is a condition that causes the skin to become dry, red, itchy, and cracked. …
ElectrocardiogramAn echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound scan used to image the heart and nearby …
Female genital mutilation (FGM)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured …
GlaucomaGlaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the …
Head Lice (Pediculosis capita)Head lice (Pediculosis capita) are tiny (up to 3 mm), tan/grey-white/black wingless insects that cling …
ImmunisationsThe World Health Organisation (2019) defines Immunisation as ‘the process whereby a person is made …
Ketoacidosis (DKA)Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs in people with diabetes, mostly type 1 diabetic. Type 1 diabetics have …
Learning disabilitiesPeople with a learning disability can often be reliant on health and care staff, including …
Leg UlcersAccelerate provides expert clinical services to people with leg ulcers and lymphoedema via GP referral …
Long Term ConditionsAsthma COPD Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 To access up to date information on …
MenopauseDefinition of menopause provided by NICE Menopause – a biological stage in a woman’s life that …
Sexual and Reproductive HealthFSRH resources for practice nurses   Who we are The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive …
Travel HealthInternational travel can pose various risks to health depending on the characteristics of both the …
Zika VirusZika virus (ZIKV): clinical and travel guidance To access up to date information on signs, …
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Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris A common skin condition affecting hair follicles and sebaceous glands; lesions (spots) occur …
AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly …
AsthmaAsthma is a common long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. The …
Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart …
BereavementBereavement is experienced when losing someone. It can be accompanied by emotions often including sadness, …
CancerCancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce …
Cervical screeningThe NHS Cervical Screening Programme has made a significant impact on cervical cancer mortality since it was …
Contraception and Sexual & Reproductive HealthNHS UK provide guidance and excellent resources outlining the variety of contraception methods with access …
DementiaDementia is a syndrome (a collection of symptoms) that causes a decline in mental ability. …
DepressionDepression is defined as ‘a persistent low mood’  that lasts for a long time, and …
DiabetesDiabetes is a condition where the body is unable to maintain a stable blood glucose …
EczemaWhat is atopic eczema? Atopic eczema is a common skin condition and may start at …
Eczema AtopicEczema is a condition that causes the skin to become dry, red, itchy, and cracked. …
ElectrocardiogramAn echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound scan used to image the heart and nearby …
Female genital mutilation (FGM)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured …
TitleContent
GlaucomaGlaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the …
Head Lice (Pediculosis capita)Head lice (Pediculosis capita) are tiny (up to 3 mm), tan/grey-white/black wingless insects that cling …
ImmunisationsThe World Health Organisation (2019) defines Immunisation as ‘the process whereby a person is made …
Ketoacidosis (DKA)Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs in people with diabetes, mostly type 1 diabetic. Type 1 diabetics have …
Learning disabilitiesPeople with a learning disability can often be reliant on health and care staff, including …
Leg UlcersAccelerate provides expert clinical services to people with leg ulcers and lymphoedema via GP referral …
Long Term ConditionsAsthma COPD Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 To access up to date information on …
MenopauseDefinition of menopause provided by NICE Menopause – a biological stage in a woman’s life that …
TitleContent
Sexual and Reproductive HealthFSRH resources for practice nurses   Who we are The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive …
TitleContent
Travel HealthInternational travel can pose various risks to health depending on the characteristics of both the …
Zika VirusZika virus (ZIKV): clinical and travel guidance To access up to date information on signs, …