A-Z of health information

Grief counselling and bereavement services can help you with feelings of grief and loss caused by death, loss of control and independence due to ageing.

It is important to acknowledge that you will respond in your own way to the news that you are dying. Respect your need to question, your need for silence and your need to talk.

Organising a funeral is an important part of grieving, so it is worth spending time to plan the funeral that you and the deceased person would want.

Miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is a shattering event for those expecting a baby. Grief and anxiety about subsequent pregnancies are common in these circumstances but counselling can help.

This checklist provides a list of things to think about regarding health decisions in hospital.

To make sure you are ready for a hospital stay, make yourself a preparing for surgery checklist. This will help you before you go to hospital and help after surgery.

Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.

Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms of a number of illnesses that affect the brain. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease, but there are other causes, including Parkinson's disease

Participating in suitable activities can help a person with dementia to achieve purpose and pleasure.

The most important way to help young people cope with dementia is to talk openly and be willing to listen.