Links to Online Videos - PVideos A-Z

Pain

• Experiences of chronic (longterm) pain. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of chronic pain. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Palliative Care

• End of life care. An expert explains what end of life care provides, and a family shares their experience of end of life care for their wife and mother. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
• Living with dying. Audio and video interviews of a number of people living with a terminal illness. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Panic Disorder

• CBT expert. A cognitive behaviour therapy expert explains how this psychological treatment works and who could benefit from it. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
• Panic attacks real story. Colin Hammond describes how panic attacks affected his life and became a series of phobias and anxieties, and how therapy helped his recovery. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
• Panic disorder. A doctor describes the symptoms of panic disorder, the treatments available, and what to do if someone you know has a panic attack. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
• Talking therapies. Dr Stephen Pilling, a consultant clinical psychologist, describes the different talking therapies that can help people overcome a range of problems, from depression to stress. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Parenting

• Education, parenting, learning and learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Various videos of talks about these issues from experts. From DysTalk. (various dates)
• Parenting. Various videos of talks by experts about various aspects of parenting. Particularly in relation to a child's education and learning. From DysTalk. (various dates)
• Toddler tantrums. An expert explains toddler tantrums, why they happen and ways to deal with them. A short video from NHS Choices. (March 2009)

Parkinson's Disease

• Parkinson's disease: real story. Usually considered an older person's disease, Karen Rose was diagnosed with Parkinson's at just 34. She talks about the impact it's had on her life over the past 10 years. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)
• The team that makes a difference. Tina has Parkinson's disease. She talks about the people who made a difference and continue to help her take charge of the condition. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2008)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

• Teens and STIs. If you've had unprotected sex you might have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). See how to find out if you have, how it can be treated, and how it can affect your health. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)

Peptic Ulcer

• Peptic ulcer. A peptic ulcer is a painful condition that affects as many as one in eight people in the UK. But sufferers don't have to put up with the discomfort. There are now effective ways of getting rid of ulcers. Dr John Bennett explains. A short video from NHS Choices. (September 2007)

Period Pains

• Menstrual cycle: animation. This animation explains in detail how the menstrual cycle works. Short video animation from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Periods

• Menstrual cycle: animation. This animation explains in detail how the menstrual cycle works. Short video animation from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Periods Heavy

• Menstrual cycle: animation. This animation explains in detail how the menstrual cycle works. Short video animation from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Phimosis

• Circumcision. A paediatric surgeon describes the problems boys can have with their foreskin and the reasons to have this procedure. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2008)

Physical Activity Advice

• 10,000 steps. Walking 10,000 steps a day can improve your health, build stamina and burn excess calories. As office worker Kate discovers, it's easier than you might think. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)
• Bike it. Watch how London primary schoolchildren learn about road safety and the many benefits of cycling to school. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2008)
• Christmas shopping. Walking an extra 3,000 steps a day can improve your fitness. Can Kate from London clock up 3,000 just by doing her Christmas shopping? A short video from NHS Choices. (December 2007)
• Cycling. Richard is a keen advocate of cycling. He works as a lawyer in central London and cycles there from his home in Harrow, going by way of the Regent Canal towpath. When he gets to the office he changes into his business clothes, feeling all the better for the exercise. A short video from the BBC's Video Nation. (September 1994)
• Exercise and disability. People living with disability talk about how they exercise and how it improves their lives. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
• Exercising for new mums. Busy mums talk about how they fit exercise into life with a newborn baby and experts explain what's safe and what's not after you've given birth. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Exercising with kids. Children need 60 minutes of physical exercise a day. Show them it's important and fun, and make it part of daily life. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Moving to music over 60. Moving to music is beneficial to both physical and mental health. It is an especially good way of staying fit and well for the over 60s. Arlene Phillips helps to explain why. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Sebastian Coe: get active. Former Olympic medallist Lord Coe shows how easy it is to incorporate exercise into a daily routine. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
• Sebastian Coe: get active. Former Olympic medallist Lord Coe shows how easy it is to incorporate exercise into a daily routine. Short video from NHS Choices. (August 2008)
• Staying active over 60. As we get older exercise is incredibly important to our overall health. Active older people talk about how physical activity has enhanced their lives and experts give their advice. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Summer into winter. Many people find exercise and healthy eating easier in the summer. See how to keep your motivation up when it's cold and grey outside. Short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
• Walking with Sir Muir Gray. Walking is the single most effective exercise for our health but many of us can't find the time to do it. Professor Sir Muir Gray offers practical advice on how to fit it into our daily lives. Short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)

Piles

• Haemorrhoids. An expert explains what haemorrhoids are, who gets them, and how to get rid of them. Part of a series on embarrassing conditions. Short video from NHS Choices. (August 2008)
• Haemorrhoids. More than 80% of people will have haemorrhoids at least once in their lifetime. An expert describes the symptoms, how the haemorrhoids can be treated and what to do to avoid them in the first place. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)

Plastic Surgery

• Plastic and cosmetic surgery. A surgeon explains the difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery and tells how plastic surgery is used in the NHS. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Pneumococcal Immunisation

• Pneumococcal disease. Professor Brian Duerden, CBE, explains how pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia and other invasive infections. He describes the effects of the disease on older people and children, and what you can do to prevent it. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Pneumonia

• Pneumococcal disease. Professor Brian Duerden, CBE, explains how pneumococcal disease can cause pneumonia and other invasive infections. He describes the effects of the disease on older people and children, and what you can do to prevent it. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• PCOS: Christina's story. Christina has had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), multiple cysts in the ovaries, since she was 16. She describes her experience of PCOS, the symptoms and possible long-term effects such as infertility. Short video from NHS Choices. (May 2009)

Post Natal Illness

• Postnatal depression. Mums who have had postnatal depression talk about the feelings they faced, and perinatal psychiatrist Dr Margaret Oates explains how it can be treated quickly with the right help. A short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• CBT expert. A cognitive behaviour therapy expert explains how this psychological treatment works and who could benefit from it. A short video from NHS Choices. (June 2008)
• PTSD: Lisa's story. Lisa was on the London bus that was attacked in the July 7 bombings. Two years later she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. She talks about her recovery.
• Talking therapies. Dr Stephen Pilling, a consultant clinical psychologist, describes the different talking therapies that can help people overcome a range of problems, from depression to stress. Short video from NHS Choices. (June 2009)

Pregnancy

• Antenatal classes. Why antenatal classes are important, what to do on labour day, and more. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Antenatal screening. Antenatal screening helps you manage your pregnancy better and lets you know how your baby is progressing. Two mums talk about what screening involves. A short video from NHS Choices. (January 2008)
• Birth plan. A community midwife explains how a birth plan can help women make the right choices before and during labour. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)
• Birth. Various short videos about birth and pregnancy experiences. From the BBC's Video Nation. Various dates.
• Choices for labour. A consultant midwife explains the choices available to women during labour, including pain relief, relaxation and birthing positions. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)
• Exercising for new mums. Busy mums talk about how they fit exercise into life with a newborn baby and experts explain what's safe and what's not after you've given birth. Short video from NHS Choices. (October 2007)
• Experiences of antenatal screening. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of antenatal screening tests and of the various issues that affected them with these tests. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Experiences of pregnancy. Audio and video interviews of a number of women who present their experiences of pregnancy and of the various issues that affected them whilst they were pregnant. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Giving birth at home or at the birth centre. A midwife explains the alternative options for women who don't want to give birth in hospital, and one mother describes her experience of giving birth at home. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)
• Giving birth at hospital. An expert explains the benefits of having maternity care in hospitals, and two mothers describe their experiences and reasons for giving birth in hospital. Short video from NHS Choices. (July 2008)
• Making decisions about birth after caesarean. Audio and video interviews of a number of women who present their experiences of of caesarean birth and about deciding how to give birth to their next child. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Screening for sickle cell and beta thalassaemia. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of antenatal and newborn screening for sickle cell, beta thalassaemia and other haemoglobin variants. From the Healthtalkonline website.

Prolapsed Disc

• Sciatica: Robert's story. Robert's sciatica caused him intense pain in his right leg. He describes how the condition affected his life and mobility and what treatment options were available to him. Short video from NHS Choices (June 2009)

Prostate Cancer

• Experiences of prostate cancer. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of prostate cancer and of the various issues that affected them with this condition. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Experiences of The PSA screening test for prostate cancer. Audio and video interviews of a number of people who present their experiences of this screening for prostate cancer and of the various issues that affected them. From the Healthtalkonline website.
• Prostate cancer. Dr Chris Parker talks about who's most at risk of prostate cancer, the questions to ask if you're diagnosed, and the treatment options. A short video from NHS Choices. (November 2007)
• Prostate cancer: real story. Ian Liston was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago. He talks about his treatment and recovery. A short video from NHS Choices. (February 2008)

Psoriasis

• Psoriasis. A skin expert describes the impact psoriasis can have on quality of life and the treatment options available. Short video from NHS Choices. (April 2008)