The data on how to live a longer, healthier, more livable life.
Sixpence Support UK collects what the UK's leading public-health authorities — the NHS, NICE, ONS, OHID, UKHSA and the Royal Colleges — together with the BMJ, Lancet and NEJM, actually say about the day-to-day choices that move the needle on health. Every number you see links to its primary source.
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Browse by Category
Choose a category to see the support topics available.
Health Conditions and Symptoms
Heart, blood and circulation
Bones, joints, muscles and pain
- Physical Therapies and Complementary Treatments
- Arthritis: Types, Symptoms and Support
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
- Drop Foot: Causes, Treatment and Walking Support
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Gluteal Tendinopathy: Outer Hip Pain
- Gout: Symptoms and Treatment
- Massage and Sports Massage
- Muscle Cramps: Causes and Relief
- Occupational Therapy
- Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Exercise and Treatment
- Osteopathy: Safety and Finding a Registered Osteopath
- Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Physiotherapy: NHS Access and Finding a Physiotherapist
- Podiatry and Chiropody
- Sciatica: Symptoms, Treatment and When to Get Help
Brain, nerves and memory
- Delirium and Sudden Confusion
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Signs, Diagnosis and Support
- Epilepsy and Seizures: Diagnosis, Treatment and Safety
- Facial Palsy: Bell’s Palsy, Eye Care and Getting Help
- Headaches and Migraines
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Symptoms, Types and Treatment
- Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Treatment and Daily Life
Skin, infections and immune conditions
- Abscesses: Symptoms, Types and Treatment
- Allergies, Intolerances and Anaphylaxis
- Alopecia and Hair Loss
- Eczema: Symptoms, Treatment and Everyday Support
- Meningitis: Symptoms and Urgent Help
- Psoriasis: Symptoms, Types and Treatment
- Scleroderma: Types, Symptoms and Treatment
- Shingles: Symptoms and Treatment
- Water Infections (UTIs)
Breathing, kidneys and long-term conditions
Eyes, teeth and everyday health
Digestive and gut health
Diet, weight and healthy living
First aid and emergencies
NHS and Health Services
Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Addiction
- Mental Health Support and Getting Help
- Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
- Depression: Symptoms, Treatment and Getting Help
- Suicidal Thoughts and Crisis Support
- Autism: Signs, Diagnosis and Everyday Support
- Agoraphobia and Going Out
- ADHD: Signs, Assessment and Everyday Support
- Addiction Help and Recovery
- Substance Use: Risks, Getting Help and Support
- Smoking, Vaping and Nicotine: Health Risks and Getting Help
Children, Young People and Education
- Childhood Illnesses
- Nursery & Schools
- SEND, ALN and ASN: Extra Support in Education
- Dyslexia: Signs, Support and Reasonable Adjustments
- School Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Youth Clubs, Groups and Activities
- Gangs, County Lines and Keeping Young People Safe
- Child Sexual Exploitation, Grooming and Keeping Young People Safe
- Knife Crime, Weapons and Staying Safe
- Self-Defence, Reasonable Force and Staying Safe
Careers, College and Apprenticeships
Benefits, Money, Bills and Housing
- Benefits & Pensions
- Benefits, Grants and Help with Living Costs
- Universal Credit and DWP Support
- Food Banks and Emergency Food Help
- Gas, Electricity and Water Bills: Help, Complaints and Your Rights
- Council and Housing Association Tenants: Rent, Repairs and Rights
- White Goods and Essential Household Appliances: Help, Safety, Repairs and Replacement
- Urgent Home Repairs and Trusted Tradespeople
- Rubbish Removal, Bulky Waste and House Clearance
- Debt Collectors and Bailiffs
Disability, Neurodiversity, Care and Daily Living
Family, Relationships and Personal Safety
Transport and Getting Around
Sports, Activities and Leisure
Bereavement and End-of-Life Support
Legal, Complaints and Consumer Problems
Animals and Pets
- Animal and Pet Support
- Emergency and Out-of-Hours Vets
- Help When a Pet Owner Goes Into Hospital
- Pet Food and Essential Supplies
- Support for Older or Disabled Pet Owners
- Reporting Animal Cruelty or Neglect
- Temporary Pet Fostering and Domestic Abuse
- Renting a Home and Keeping a Pet
- Planning Who Will Care for a Pet
- Lost and Found Pets
- Pet Bereavement
- Adoption and Responsible Rehoming
- Assistance Dogs
- Help with Veterinary Costs: PDSA, Blue Cross and Other Support
- Animal-Assisted Therapy and Visiting Animals
Primary sources only
Numbers come from the NHS, NICE, ONS, OHID, UKHSA, the UK CMOs and Royal Colleges, alongside peer-reviewed journals (BMJ, Lancet, NEJM, JAMA). International sources are used only when no UK equivalent exists.
Every figure is linked
Each statistic in the text carries a superscript that jumps to a full citation. If a claim isn't cited, treat it as background context, not data.
Day-to-day relevance
We focus on the modifiable factors — diet, movement, sleep, stress, substances, prevention — with the strongest causal evidence for population health.