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Making a Will

You do not have to make a will but there are important reasons why you…

Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) is a law that came into force in 2007 and…

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the Mesothelium. This is a thin membrane…

Mouth Care

People with a serious illness are often at risk of developing mouth problems. Common problems…

Moving and Handling - Helping Someone to Move

Helping someone to move can mean anything from steadying someone as they walk, to helping…

MRI Scan

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a fairly new technique that has been used since the…

Multiple System Atrophy

Multiple System Atrophy is a progressive degenerative disease caused by atrophy (wasting)of nerve cells in…

Music Therapy

Music therapy can take many forms including free improvisation, singing, songwriting, listening to and discussing…

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