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  • Silicosis

    Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

  • Primary biliary cholangitis

    Find out about primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis), which is a type of long-term liver disease where the bile ducts in the liver become damaged.

  • Narcolepsy

    Read about narcolepsy, including the symptoms, causes, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

  • Moving from children's social care to adults' social care - Social care and support guide

    As disabled young people reach the age of 18, a different team will take over any care services (transitioning).

  • Childhood cataracts - Diagnosis

    Find out how childhood cataracts are diagnosed with the help of newborn screening, vision tests during early childhood and referral to an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).

  • Discoid eczema

    Read about discoid eczema (nummular or discoid dermatitis), a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes the skin to become itchy, reddened, dry and cracked

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

    Tuberous sclerosis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term care and support from a range of different healthcare professionals.

  • Complications of type 1 diabetes

    Find out about possible complications of type 1 diabetes, including long-term complications, such as heart disease and problems with your feet, eyes or nerves.

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

    Find out about inflammatory bowel disease, what the symptoms are, how it’s treated, what causes it and where you can get support.

  • Parkinson's disease - Living with

    A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life changing. You will need long-term treatment to control your symptoms.