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Single Route of Redress – National Trial

In line with Schedule 2 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 all local areas in England are required to publish details in their local offers for ‘notifying parents and young people of their right to appeal a decision of the local authority…

Sitting exercises

These gentle sitting exercises will help improve your mobility and prevent falls, and can even be done at home. Don't worry if you've not done much for a while - these seated exercises are gentle and easy to follow. For these exercises, choose a solid, stable chair that doesn't have wheels. You should…

Skin camouflage: Maria's story

Maria Angel talks about her experiences of living with a facial birthmark and how the Changing Faces skin camouflage service has helped. Maria was born with a Nevus of Ota, a dark grey birthmark with a bruise-like appearance, over her left cheek and eyelid. She also has a…

Skin-lightening risks

Non-prescription creams that claim to bleach or lighten your skin can be harmful. A survey carried out by the British Skin Foundation found 16% of dermatologists believe lightening creams are completely unsafe, and 80% feel they are only safe when prescribed by a dermatologist. Illegal…

Sleep apnoea: 'I fell asleep at work'

Dr Malcolm Stewart knew he had to do something about his sleep problem when he dozed off in front of one of his patients. He had just started a new job as a locum doctor in Blackpool. During the week, he lived near work in a motorhome and…

Sleep problems in young children

Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep and will wake up during the night. For some people, this might not be a problem. But if you or your child are suffering from lack of sleep, there are some simple techniques…

Sleep tips for teenagers

A minimum of 8 to 9 hours' good sleep on school nights is recommended for teens. Here's how to make sure your teen is getting enough sleep to stay healthy and do well at school.  Limit screens in the bedroom If possible, don't have a mobile, tablet, TV or computer in…

Sleeping pills and the alternatives

More than 10 million prescriptions for sleeping pills are given each year in England, but medication only offers short-term relief. Non-drug treatments have been under-used, but sleep experts say they offer the best long-term solutions to chronic insomnia. Professor Kevin Morgan of Loughborough University's Sleep Research…

South Asian health issues

If you're from a south Asian background, you're more likely than people from other communities in the UK to have certain health conditions. This is also the case for some mixed-race people of south Asian descent. The term "south Asian" in these articles refers to…
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