Dementia is a term used to describe various disorders involving a loss of brain function, such as thinking, memory, reasoning and language.

First Aid advice on what to do if someone is choking. Always dial 999 in emergencies.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and tendons, which can cause pain and difficulty when you move around. Other possible effects of arthritis are loss of grip and strength.

It can be useful to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. In an emergency dial 999.

happens when the body becomes dangerously overheated, usually due to a high fever or prolonged exposure to heat.

This section gives you information on what to do before you go into hospital, which will hopefully help to prepare you for your visit.

To keep your feet healthy you need to look after them; keeping them clean, warm and well-supported.

support available if you’re having problems paying energy and household bills

is excessive breathing. It is normally caused by acute anxiety and it may accompany a panic attack.

is a condition that affects the airways, causing them to become inflamed and narrowed when the asthma is triggered, making it difficult to breathe.