A-Z of health information

Information on the digestive system including fact sheets about the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, gall bladder and related disorders.

The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.

Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.

A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to lightly scrape away the womb lining.

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe.

Confidential counselling for people of all ages and backgrounds who are affected by alcohol or drugs, including referral to specialist treatment services.

If your child has a disability, you need to consider extra issues when your child starts school.

For older people living with a disability, it can be hard to manage household chores and day-to-day tasks without support. Here are some support services that can help.

Sexuality is a key part of human nature. Expressing sexuality in satisfying ways is important for everyone, including people with a disability. Some people with disability may need additional support, education or services to enjoy healthy sexuality and relationships.

Connecting with other people who have a disability and their families can be a good way of getting informal advice and support.