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So far almost 10,000 people have responded to what Three Counties Action has been talking about on BBC Three Counties Radio and you too can request action packs on a wide range of health matters. Action Packs Available:
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Fats
When you're trying to make a healthy choice should you cut out all fat? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated?
Foot Health
Ageing Feet
Looking after your feet and toenails and wearing the correct footwear.
Arthritic Feet
Symptoms, advice and what signs to look for.
Bunions and Other Toe Deformities
Looking at deformities, curly toes and how you can rid yourself of bunions. Fungal Infections
What causes it, the symptoms and what you can do to treat yourself.
Five a Day
Eating a minimum of 5 portions a day of fruit & veg helps to reduce your risk of developing cancer and heart disease.
Flu
Fight the Flu
What is the flu? How do you catch it and what should you do if you think you have the flu?
If You Knew About Flu You'd Get The Jab
Reasons to get the flu jab and information on how to get immunised. Available in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati & Bengali.
Food Should be Healthy and Fun
A guide to healthy eating from the British Heart Foundation. The pack includes over 30 varied but healthy recipe's you can make at home.
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Get Active
If you are thinking about becoming more active here is some advice that can help you on your way. Find out how to get started and how much activity you should be doing.
Gout
It has been around for more than 2000 years. It can affect men of any age and is less common in Women. Gout is probably the rheumatic disease for which there is the most satisfactory treatment.
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Head Lice
Happy to be on any head, head lice are small wingless insects that live in your hair. Learn how to detect and dispose of them through this pack.
Householders and the Use of Force Against Intruders
From the Crown Prosecution Service information on how you can lawfully protect yourself and use self defence in your own home.
I IBS
Finding Irritable Bowel Syndrome difficult to manage? The IBS Network may be just what you are looking for.
Infertility
Information on infertility treatment, and the common causes of infertility in both men and women.
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Keep Warm Keep Well
Available In English, Punjabi, Gujarati, Polish & Hindi L
Labels
To help you enjoy your food at its best it is important to understand what the label means.
Lifestyle and Cancer
Two thirds of cancers are linked to lifestyle and could be prevented.
Living Alone Safely
Advice from Help the Aged, security, safety and enjoying life
Loves me, loves me not
If you are being threatened or physically or sexually assaulted by someone this pack will put you in contact with people who can help.
Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Hard to say, harder to live with. Lupus is a condition in which the body's defence system attacks itself.
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Meningitis
Baby Watch
Signs, symptoms and tests for early detection of Meningitis. Race Against Time
Meningitis is very dangerous and can kill in hours, know the facts and beat the Race Against Time.
Migraine
This action pack explains the different stages and types of migraine and how to understand them.
Missing Someone?
Every year, thousands of people go missing from home. Through this action pack you can get in contact with the National Missing Persons Helpline and more.
Money Made Easy
From Age Concern, a guide to claiming your benefits and getting what you are entitled to. Also includes how to pay less council tax and help with fuel bills.
Multiple Sclerosis
What does it mean to be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis? Get informative advice on the different types of MS and contact numbers for support groups.
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Next Of Kin
If you were involved in an accident the next of kin card is the easiest way of contacting your family quickly.
Numberz You Need
From the NHS, a comprehensive guide to help line's, clinics and centres in Hertfordshire.
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Organ Donation
If you would like to join the NHS Organ Donor Register get in contact with Three Counties Action for the application form.
Osteoporosis
This pack identifies what Osteoporosis is, who is at risk and gives the six steps to healthy bones and provides numbers for support groups.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is commonly called 'the silent killer' because it is difficult to detect and treat. Find out more here.
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If you'd like to receive information on any of the above subjects, email john.ward@bbc.co.uk or phone the Action Desk on 01582 44 11 11. If you'd like Three Counties Action to talk about something in the future just let them know and they'll see what they can do for you - and remember all the information they send you is absolutely FREE! | 
