Young people
Discover our sections that involve young people such as acne, type 1 diabetes and eating disorders.
Real people. Real life experiences.
Thousands of people have shared their experiences of health on film to help you understand what it's really like, from people who've been there.
What we cover and why
All the material on this site is based on academic research and we rely on research projects to share their findings with us in order to create new material. We hope to cover as many aspects of health as we can, all through real people's experiences.
Women’s health
We cover many health issues relating to women's health such as breast feeding, making decisions about birth after caesarean and menopause.
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Why experiences are important
Health and social care affects every aspect of our lives. This website helps to prepare you for what’s ahead, beyond the symptoms, treatments, forms and procedures.
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