A to Z
A
Abortion
Learn about abortions, why they may be needed and the risks
Amniocentesis
Learn about amniocentesis and its uses
Amputation
Learn about amputation, why it's used and aftercare
Anaesthesia
Learn about anaesthesia and its uses
Antibiotics
Learn about antibiotics and their uses
Antidepressants
Learn about antidepressants, their uses and possible side-effects
Antiplatelets, clopidogrel
Learn about clopidogrel and its uses
Arthroscopy
Learn about arthroscopy procedures
Aspirin
Learn about aspirin uses and possible side-effects
B
Barium enema
Learn what barium enemas are used for and how they're performed
Beta-blockers
Learn about beta-blockers, their uses and possible side effects
Biopsy
Learn about what a biopsy is used for, how it's performed and recovery
Blood tests
Learn about blood tests and their uses
Blood transfusion
Learn about blood transfusions
Bronchodilators
Learn about bronchodilators and their uses
C
Chemotherapy
Learn about chemotherapy, why it is used and possible side effects
Children's vision screening
Learn about pre-school vision testing
Chorionic villus sampling
Learn about chorionic villus sampling and its risks
Colostomy
Learn about colostomy
Colposcopy
Learn about the colposcopy procedure
Contraception
Find out where to get contraception, how to use it, what methods are available and answers to any worries and questions
Coronary artery bypass graft
Learn about coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and its uses
Corticosteroids
Learn about the uses of corticosteroids
CT scan
Learn about CT scans and when they're used
D
Decongestants
Learn about the different types of decongestant
Dentures (false teeth)
Learn about dentures (false teeth) and their upkeep
Dialysis
Learn about dialysis and its side effects
E
Echocardiogram
Learn about echocardiograms and their uses
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Learn about electrocardiograms (ECGs) and their uses
F
G
H
Hand tendon repair
Learn about hand tendon repair surgery
Hearing tests for children
Learn why hearing tests are offered to young children
Herbal medicine
Learn about herbal medicines and potential issues with them
Hip replacement
Learn about hip replacement surgery
Home oxygen treatment
Learn why home oxygen therapy is used and how it's delivered
Homeopathy
Learn about homeopathy uses and its evidence base
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Learn about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hysteroscopy
Learn about hysteroscopy
I
Ibuprofen
Learn about ibuprofen, its uses and possible side effects
Ileostomy
Learn about ileostomy procedures
Inguinal hernia repair
Learn about inguinal hernia repair surgery
K
L
Laxatives
Learn about laxatives, how to take them and considerations
Liver transplant
Learn about liver transplants, including possible complications
Local anaesthesia
Learn about local anaesthesia and its uses
Lumbar decompression surgery
Learn about lumbar decompression surgery
Lung transplant
Learn when a lung transplant is needed and risks associated
M
Mastectomy
Learn about the mastectomy procedure, including risks
Medicines information
Learn about medicines and their use and licensing
MRI scan
Learn about MRI scans
N
O
Occupational therapy
Learn about occupational therapy, including how to access it
Orthodontics
Learn about orthodontic treatment including how to access it
P
Paracetamol
Learn about the painkiller paracetamol
PET scan
Learn about PET scans and their uses
Psychotherapy
Learn about psychotherapy and how to access it
R
S
Screening
Includes information on bowel, cervical and breast screening and tests during pregnancy
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Learn about selective serotonion reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Statins
Learn about statins and their uses
T
U
Ultrasound scan
Learn about ultrasound scans and their uses
Urinary catheterisation
Learn about urinary catheterisation and its uses
W
Warfarin
Learn about warfarin, its uses and possible side effects
Wisdom tooth removal
Learn about wisdom tooth removal