Health & Wellbeing Factsheets

Excessive Sweating

Excessive Sweating

Hip Pain and Arthritis

Some of you have told us you have pain in your hips. Several issues can cause it, one of which is osteoarthritis (wear and tear to the bones and joints). Read our factsheet about hip pain and arthritis to see what you could do to help.

Hip Pain and Arthritis

Hospital Stay

No-one likes the idea of going into hospital but it really helps if you’re prepared for both your stay and for the recovery period. The factsheet below combines experiences of beneficiaries who have been in hospital and advice from our Medical Adviser to help make your hospital stay and convalescence as hassle-free as possible.

Preparing for a Hospital Stay

Making a Complaint

Making a complaint against your Hospital or GP Surgery can seem daunting. Read our step-by-step guides on the best way of making an effective complaint, whether it’s for you or for someone you care for.
Making a Complaint about your GP Surgery
Making A Complaint About Hospital Care

Medical and Herbal Treatments For The Menopause

Details of the treatments available for the menopause, in particular HRT, discussing benefits, risks and side effects.
Medical and Herbal Treatments for the Menopause Factsheet

Menopause

A full explanation of what the menopause is and the symptoms that may be experienced, the longer term effects on health, plus how you can make lifestyle improvements to help manage the symptoms.
Menopause

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Neck and shoulder pain is a common cause of concern for many beneficiaries and as the specialist who have seen some of you and leading doctors and physiotherapists tell us, there are reasons why you are likely to experience it.

Neck and Shoulder Pain

Prosthetic Ears 

Prosthetic ears offer an excellent alternative to complex and expensive ear reconstructive surgery. They look very real these days and are matched closely to your skin tone so that they look perfectly natural.
Prosthetic Ears

Taking Blood

We know having your blood taken can be difficult. Our factsheet has some useful advice about how to make the process easier and less stressful.

Giving Blood More Easily

Taking Blood Pressure

Many people affected by thalidomide are unable to have blood pressure taken in the arm. Our factsheet provides further information to make this easier.

Taking Blood Pressure

Blue Badge

Our Blue Badge factsheet explains the parking benefits that this gives to eligible drivers, and how you can apply for one.
Blue Badge

Buying A Car

It’s important when buying a car to consider all your requirements to ensure you buy the best one for you. Our factsheet will help you with your choice.
Buying A Car

Driving: Legal And Medical Factsheet

Our factsheet gives you information for disabled drivers on the legal and medical conditions you need to take account of to drive safely and within UK law.
Driving Legal And Medical

Motability

Read about the national Motability scheme, find out if you are eligible for this and how to apply.
Motability

Motability And PIP

Information on how your eligibility to join the Motability scheme may be affected by your PIP assessment.
Motability & PIP

Wheelchairs

Buying a wheelchair is a big decision and can also be an expensive one. Careful consideration, research and planning will help you find one that completely meets your needs. Our information will help with your choices.
Wheelchairs