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Anorexia encouraged by 'pro-ana' websites

Eating disorders

Kirsty Ball has battled anorexia for over 7 years. Her illness was exacerbated by 'pro-ana' websites, that encourage people to conceal the condition from parents and doctors. She is now in a coma, after suffering extensive brain damage from an overdose.



Five year old Caitlin has tooth decay

Tooth decay in children

Five year old Caitlin is being seen at Cardiff Dental Hospital for emergency toothache. She lives in Gwent, where over 60% of under fives have had fillings or extractions. Caitlin is told that she has to have surgery to lose five of her baby teeth.



Three year old Cerys is very overweight

Childhood obesity

Three year old Cerys from Cardiff weighs about the same as an average ten year old. She's one of a rapidly growing number of children in Wales who are obese. But why are our children getting fatter?



Catherine McDougall has advanced dementia

Caring for elderly people

Catherine McDougall is one of the 20,000 elderly people across Wales suffering from Alzeimer's disease. Her son Iain is dismayed that she cannot get the level of care she needs on the NHS. Is the healthcare system failing elderly people?



Waiting for an ambulance

Ambulance delays

When David Lewis had an accident which resulted in a serious knee injury, he had to wait over 39 minutes for an ambulance to reach him.



Dr Benton works a twelve hour day

Working shorter shifts

Dr Benton works an average twelve hour day in a big hospital. He says that the shift patterns have improved. But shorter shifts mean more doctors are needed - and there's a shortage.



11 year old Kelvin cares for his mum

Child carers

11 year old Kelvin misses out on many childhood activities because he is a primary carer for his mum after she had an accident. Child carers provide a vital role, but is it fair on them?



Waiting for an ambulance

Waiting for help

Adam had to wait an hour and fifteen minutes for an ambulance to arrive after he suffered a spiral fracture to his leg when playing football.



Richard is carer for his elderly mother

Caring for mum

Richard Hill has helped care for his mother every day since her health seriously deteriorated after a heart operation. To do this, he has had to sell his business and give up work. He says social services have not been able to offer the care his mother needs.



Charlie Fisher weighs over 24 stone

Obesity related problems

Charlie Fisher weighs over 24 stone. He is living with a host of life-threatening conditions which are directly connected to his size. Charlie wants to undergo surgery to help reduce his weight and his risk of related diseases - but there's a long waiting list.



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