PGT is a specialised treatment designed for couples who are at risk of having a child with a specific genetic condition or chromosomal disorder. It involves the use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create embryos and then genetic testing of good quality embryos (by removing a small biopsy sample) to try and identify low risk
A self help guide for Obsessions and Compulsions.
Who we are? What we do? We are a Physiotherapy team, who specialise in assessment and rehabilitation in your own home or homely setting. You may have been in hospital or you may be experiencing chronic pain. Or you may have lost confidence in doing the things you enjoy like getting around the house or
High levels of cholesterol can cause heart and circulatory diseases including heart attack and stroke. But there are simple things you can do like eating healthier and taking medication. to help bring your cholesterol down to a healthy level Cholesterol is a fatty substance in our blood, which is produced naturally in our liver. Some
After your operation your body needs time to heal. However, during this recovery period it is important that you continue to be active and try to get moving again sooner rather than later. Research has shown that there are lots of benefits to getting out of bed early and returning to normal activities. Everybody’s recovery
This page includes some frequently asked questions about how GP Practices are now working. Why are GP practices working differently?Since the pandemic, health services must operate differently to protect everyone. It’s important to maintain safe infection control and minimise unnecessary physical contact where possible. This means there are now more ways for you to access
Dealing with uncertainty is an unavoidable part of daily life. Because we canโt see the future, we can never be certain about what exactly is going to happen day to day. Research has found that people vary in their ability to tolerate uncertainty. That is, some people are okay with having a lot of uncertainty in their lives, and other people cannot stand even a small amount of uncertainty.
Skip to: Am I an Unpaid Carer? Are you supporting a family member, partner, relative or friend, of any age, who needs help to manage a long-term condition, disability, physical or mental health condition or addiction? If the answer is yes – you are a carer. Your caring role could be as simple as getting
A number of simple coping skills for anxiety.
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