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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:
A - E| F - O |P - S |T - Z P Parkinson's
If you, a member of your family, or a friend, have Parkinson's, you may want information and advice.
Passionate About Walking
Are you a rambler? Do you like walking in the countryside? Get all of the information on walks, routes and groups around Beds, Herts and Bucks that you can get involved with.
Pneumo Jab
Everybody over the age of 75 should be immunised against Pneumoccocal disease, order this pack and find out more.
Probate
A guide on how to obtain Probate for the applicant acting without a solicitor.
The Prostate Gland Owners Manual
What it is, what it does and how to fix it when things go wrong.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis What Is It? Find out what Psoriasis is, what it looks like, what causes it and thing you can do to ease your psoriasis. Find out more here.
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Salts
Too much salt can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Find out how much is too much.
Sciatica
What is back pain and when does it become Sciatica? This pack includes the top ten tips for back care and reasons for seeing an osteopath.
Security in Your Home
Help the Aged show you how and where to apply locks in your home, mark your possessions and how to get insurance.
Services for Older People in Herts
This leaflet explains how people in Hertfordshire can maintain independence and apply for the support they need and deserve.
Skin Cancer - Malignant Melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and often starts with a change in the look or feel of a mole. Find out who is at risk and how you can look after your skin.
Sleep
Can't sleep at night? Get hints and tips on how to get a good nights sleep.
Slips Trips and Broken Hips
Step up to safety, information for older people on how to use the stairs safely. Includes help line numbers of people who may be able to help you.
Smoking and How to Give Up
At any one time, about one in six smokers are trying to quit and low tar cigarettes can be just as harmful to your heart as regular strength cigarettes. Get help to quit here.
Smoking and Blood Pressure
Smoking does not cause high blood pressure but having high blood pressure makes smoking particularly dangerous.
Snoring
Snoring is something that cannot be stopped or cured but it can however be successfully controlled.
Stammering
Does Your Young Child Stammer?
This pack is for parents who are concerned about the fluency of their child's speech and includes techniques to control and improve it.
A Message for Teenagers Who Stammer
Places to go and people to get in contact with to get help with your stammer. The Adult Who Stammers
Guidance to help Adult Stammerers one step at a time.
Stress and Your Heart
Stress isn't the main risk factor for coronary heart disease but the link between the two is becoming clearer.
Stroke
Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attacks & Strokes
Know your risks and reduce the chance of heart attacks and strokes.
Strokes Q&A
Find out all the answers to your questions. What is a stroke? Who is at risk?
Sugars
Find out what types of sugars there are and how can you tell how much sugar is in a product?
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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! | 
