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Trichotillomania and Skin Picking: Care Staff Guide to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
A practical guide for health and social care staff on trichotillomania and skin picking disorder: signs, causes, treatment and how to support people without shame.

Apraxia of Speech: Care Staff Guide to Communication After Stroke or Brain Injury
A practical guide for health and social care staff on apraxia of speech: what it is, how it differs from other speech problems and how to support communication.

Disorders of Consciousness: Care Staff Guide to Coma and Minimally Conscious State
A practical guide for health and social care staff on prolonged disorders of consciousness: the terms, daily care needs, working with families and decision-making.
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Neurofibromatosis (NF1 and NF2): Care Staff Guide to Signs and Support
A practical guide for health and social care staff on neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2: signs, complications, regular monitoring, treatment and everyday support.

Muscular Dystrophy: Care Staff Guide to Progressive Muscle Weakness
A practical guide for health and social care staff on muscular dystrophy: the main types, how it is managed, heart and breathing monitoring and daily support.

Spina Bifida: Care Staff Guide to Hydrocephalus, Bladder and Mobility
A practical guide for health and social care staff on spina bifida: types, hydrocephalus and shunts, bladder and bowel care, mobility, learning and support.
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Brain Tumours: Care Staff Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Support
A practical guide for health and social care staff on brain tumours: types and grades, symptoms to report, treatments, seizure safety and compassionate support.

Long Covid: Care Staff Guide to Post-Covid Symptoms and Support
A practical guide for health and social care staff on long Covid: common symptoms, what happens at assessment, NHS support options and everyday self-care.

Essential Tremor: Care Staff Guide to Shaking Hands and Daily Support
A practical guide for health and social care staff on essential tremor: recognising it, what worsens it, how it is treated and how to help with eating, drinking and writing.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Care Staff Guide to Spotting and Supporting
A practical guide for health and social care staff on obstructive sleep apnoea: recognising the signs, understanding treatment and supporting CPAP use.

Cluster Headache: Care Staff Guide to Severe One-Sided Pain
A practical guide for health and social care staff on cluster headache: recognising attacks, how specialists treat them and how to support someone in severe pain.

Ménière's Disease: Care Staff Guide to Vertigo and Tinnitus
A practical guide for health and social care staff on Ménière's disease: recognising attacks, treatment, driving rules, falls risk and emotional support.

Ataxia: Care Staff Guide to Balance and Coordination Problems
A practical guide for health and social care staff on ataxia: what causes it, how it affects balance, speech and swallowing, and how to support people safely.