Sound and vision from NHS Choices

NHS Choices, the national NHS website, offers more than 200 audio, video and online tools designed to promote health and well-being.

For the latest materials published, see below. For access to the full range of materials available, see NHS Choices.

DH on YouTube

The Department of Health publishes a number of videos on YouTube. For details, see DH on YouTube.

Hole in the heart
08 April 2011 01:00:00 Congenital heart disease refers to a series of birth defects that affect the heart. A paediatric cardiologist explains the different types of congenital heart disease and how each of them is treated. Also watch Hole in the heart - Lola’s story
Carpal tunnel syndrome animation
08 April 2011 01:00:00 Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that causes pain, numbness and a burning or tingling sensation in the hand and fingers. Watch this animation and find out what the carpal tunnel is and what causes CTS. Learn more about recovery after carpal tunnel surgery
Bunions animation
08 April 2011 01:00:00 A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. This animation shows how a bunion forms and explains what could cause it. Find out how bunions are treated
Chlamydia: worth talking about
05 April 2011 01:00:00 Most people with chlamydia are unaware that they have it. This video describes how easy it is to get tested. Focus on chlamydia
First aid
01 April 2011 01:00:00 A first aid instructor explains why it is important to have some first aid skills so that you can act in a life-threatening situation or simply attend to minor burns or scalds. Also, find out why members of the public decided to do a first aid course. Also read the first aid guide

Published: 22 April 2009