Long Term Conditions

Tina McGuff's life was perfect - or so she thought. Living in Dundee with her devoted parents and three younger sisters, she was a happy, healthy, and confident thirteen-year-old. But all that changed in one horrifying act of revenge and Tina's world collapsed overnight. Terrified, lost and confu...

From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this text helps British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. This new edition includes information on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice.

The physical effects of a stroke are often the most obvious, and hospitals can offer medication and therapy to help alleviate them. However, the psychological consequences of having a stroke, such as memory problems or depression are often ignored. Written by a team of psychologists, this book pr...

At only 17, Lucy's world went to black. Due to a rare condition called incontinentia pigmenti, Lucy lost her eyesight in an instant and suddenly had to learn how to navigate her life all over again. While incredibly difficult and traumatic, this also marked the beginning of Lucy's extraordinary j...

More than 1 million people suffer from long covid in the UK (with 400,000 people suffering symptoms for over a year), and there are many more cases globally. Yet there is no clear guidance available to the general public, and lots of misinformation out there. This handbook cuts through the confus...

Sarah Merriman is just like any other urbane young woman in her twenties. She has a job in a Central London hotel, a boyfriend, commutes to work on the Tube, eats out, goes to films and theatre. This is all the more remarkable (though not to her) because Sarah was born with Down's syndrome. Her p...

Discover how the unique strengths of dyslexia can be channelled for success at home, school and work with this ground-breaking exploration of the dyslexic brain. In this paradigm-shifting book, neuro-learning experts Dr Brock L. Eide and Dr Fernette F. Eide describe a new brain science revealing ...

Robert McCrum was forty-two when he suffered a massive stroke which left one side of his body totally paralysed, his speech drastically impaired, and his sense of himself radically altered. What followed was a prolonged period of recovery, full of heartache and frustration, as he gradually regai...

Wendy Hilling has a rare skin condition which means her skin is very delicate. Every moment is difficult and causes pain. It affects the body inside and out: her throat is very narrow and she can stop breathing at any time. But 8 years ago Wendy's life changed forever. She met Ted, a golden retri...

Are you tired of trying diets? Are you exhausted of spending money in medical appointments & treatments but nothing seems to work?