Acquired Brain Injury
What is an acquired brain injury? An acquired brain injury, often called an ABI, is any injury to the brain that happens after birth.…
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What is an acquired brain injury? An acquired brain injury, often called an ABI, is any injury to the brain that happens after birth.…
What is arthritis and osteoporosis? Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, and is the most…
What is autism? Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong difference in the way the brain develops. It affects how…
What is bariatric care? Bariatric care provides specialist support for people living with obesity or recovering from bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It focuses on helping…
What is cancer? Cancer is a condition where cells in the body grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. There are more than 200…
What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement, muscle control and coordination, caused…
What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect how the brain works, causing a gradual decline in…
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood to become too high, because your…
What is Down's syndrome? Down's syndrome is a lifelong genetic condition caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 21, affecting a person's physical…
What is Huntington's disease? Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited condition that gradually affects the brain, impacting movement, thinking and emotions. Symptoms usually develop…
What is hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition where the force of blood against the walls of your…
Recovering from joint replacement If you've recently had a hip or knee replacement, it's completely normal to need some extra support while you recover.…
What is a learning disability? A learning disability is a lifelong condition that affects the way a person understands information, learns new skills and…
What is Motor Neurone Disease? Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rare, progressive condition that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord…
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when the body's immune…
Palliative and end of life care at home When someone is living with a life-limiting illness, having the right support can make all the…
What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects the way the brain controls movement. It develops when the brain…
Physical disability care at home Living with a physical disability does not define who you are or what you can achieve. Many people live…
Respiratory disease care at home We support people living with a wide range of respiratory conditions, including COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, severe asthma and…
What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury occurs when damage to the spinal cord affects the messages travelling between the brain…
What is a stroke? A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, causing damage to brain cells. The…
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