Links

To get in touch or find out more about our recommended links, simply click on the listed organisation’s name and you will be taken straight through to their website …

The British Association of Dermatologists - The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is primarily a professional organisation involved in research and education for dermatologists (skin specialists).

British Dietetic Association - The professional association for dietitians in the UK.

British Medical Association - The medical association for Doctors.

British Nutrition Foundation - Promotes the wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of scientifically based knowledge and advice on the relationship between diet, physical activity and health.

The Community & District Nurses Association - CDNA is a specialist trade union representing nurses, healthcare assistants and all other primary care practitioners working within the community.

Department for Health - Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.

Direct Gov - For a wealth of information on public services.

Food Standards Agency - Independent UK government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

Health Professionals Council - Regulator set up to protect the public, keeping a register of health professionals who meet their standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.

Hip Replacement - Information about hip replacements, the surgery, and recovery.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency - Governmental agency with responsibility for standards of safety, quality and performance.

NHS Choices - Find telephone numbers and full details for all the health services in your area, everything from GPs and dentists to carer services and gyms.

NHS Direct - There for you whenever you have health worries and with the knowledge and experience to give you real help and reassurance over the phone.

NHS Scotland - Responsible both for NHS Scotland and for the development and implementation of health and community care policy.

Office of the Public Guardian – Supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Patient.co.uk – Comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and Nurses during patient consultations.

Royal College of General Practitioners - Professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and abroad, committed to improving patient care, clinical standards and GP training.

Royal College of Midwives - Provides support and information to the UK midwifery sector and every midwife working there, NHS and private.

Royal College of Nursing - Represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health – Lead the way in children’s health.

Welsh Assembly Government - Responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Wales, including the economy, health, education, and local government.

World Health Organisation - Publication catalogue, media resources, health articles, and current health news. List of upcoming health events, conferences, and summits.