To know more about various Arthritis conditions:

There are over 10 million people living with arthritis. That’s one in six, with over half of those living in pain every single day.

The impact is huge as the condition slowly intrudes on everyday life – affecting the ability to work, care for a family, to move free from pain and to live independently.

British Thoracic society (BTS)

BTS has been at the forefront of Guideline production in respiratory medicine for over 30 years. It produces guidelines (good quality care) for health care professionals in UK based on high quality research and evidence from different resources). Our Physio is a member of this organisation and our interventions are based on some of these guidelines.
Phone: Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7831 8778

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

This is a government organisation in UK that provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
NICE's role is to improve outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services. They do this by:

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Producing evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health and social care practitioners.

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Developing quality standards and performance metrics for those providing and commissioning health, public health and social care services.
Phone: +44 (0)300 323 0140

Right breathe

In asthma and COPD, prescribing inhaler medicines appropriately and using them correctly is not straightforward. There are multiple inhaler medicines and many different inhaler devices and long-standing issues for patients/carers in understanding and demonstrating correct inhaler technique. If you don’t use inhaler in a right way it may not give you enough relief in your symptoms.
RightBreathe covers each and every inhaler and spacer device licensed in the UK for treating asthma and COPD. It presents specific, tailored information on each option in a standardised format and with assured quality and also videos available for the patients/carers to know how to use inhalers effectively.
Phone: 0300 790 0400

Motor Neurone Disease Association

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND.

Take a look at the website for some key facts and information about MND.
Website: www.mndassociation.org
Phone: 0808 802 6262
Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org

Allergies

If you suffer from any allergies please click on below link:
www.itchysneezywheezy.co.uk

Weightloss:

A scientifically based plan for weight loss and improved blood sugar .

Asthma + Lung UK

The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe.

Importance of good quality Sleep

(Source: www.ressleep.com.au)

Sleep has a prominent role on both our physical and mental health. Having a good sleep is very important element to avoid any serious consequences. It is recommended to have at least 7 hours at night. Lack of sleep can have an impact on both physical and mental health.

Your physical health can be damaged after few years of sleep deprivation. It can weaken your immune system increasing the risk of developing chronic illnesses. It can affect your digestive system by out of control weight management and your body craves sugar, fat and high-GI foods. Your respiratory system could be more vulnerable to respiratory problems due to weakened immune system, and if you already have chronic lung disease, it could worsen this condition.

Studies show that lack of sleep can also increase your risk of stroke. Sleep deprivation can lead to memory loss due to permanent cognitive issues. The less you sleep, the less memory-storing properties you have. Your emotions can get affected too, which could lead in the long-term to temper, mood swings, impulsion, depression, paranoia and even suicidal thoughts.

The Sleep Charity produces a wide range of evidence-based information on all aspects of sleep from triggers to treatments. Please click on below link: