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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

SAD is a type of depression. Less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be linked to a chemical change in the brain and may be the cause of SAD. Most people with SAD will experience symptoms during the winter months. This can also be known as the ‘winter blues. Symptoms ...

What is diabetes ?

In very simple terms, as food is digested, the hormone insulin is released by the pancreas (in the upper abdomen) to process and metabolise carbohydrates and sugars to convert into energy.   Diabetes develops when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. The risk is then of raised blood sugar (glucose) ...

Access to Work

Did you know that if you have a disability or health condition you can get support from the Government via a scheme called Access to Work?As part of Access to Work, an individual may be eligible for: a grant to help pay for practical support with your work support with managing your ...