Health Links
ASTHMA
- Asthma UK
www.asthma.org.uk/
BONES AND JOINTS
- Arthritis Care
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/Home
- Arthritis Research Campaign: Bone and Joint problems
www.arc.org.uk/
- National Osteoporosis Society: Information and advice on Osteoporosis
www.nos.org.uk/
- National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
www.rheumatoid.org.uk/
CANCER
- Cancer Research UK
www.cancerresearchuk.org/
- Cancer BACUP: Site for patients with Cancer and their families
www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home
- Marie Curie Cancer Care: Charity work for cancer patients
www.mariecurie.org.uk/
CARERS
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Caring for Someone
www.direct.gov.uk/CaringForSomeone
CHILD HEALTH
- Bullying
www.bullying.co.uk/
- Children’s health
www.childrenshealth.co.uk/
- NHS Direct Online
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/chq/chq.aspx?ClassId=11
- NHS Immunisation
www.immunisation.nhs.uk
- Baby Centre
www.babycentre.co.uk/
- Practical Parenting Advice
www.supernanny.co.uk/Advice.aspx
- Tigerchild
www.tigerchild.co.uk/
- Enuresis (Bed wetting)
www.enuresis.org.uk/
COELIAC DISEASE
- The Coeliac Society
www.coeliac.co.uk/ - Gluten-free Recipes
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~coeliac/
COUNSELLING
- CRUSE: Bereavement Counselling
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
- Samaritans: Support and help for Low Mood on telephone
www.samaritans.org.uk/
- Bullying Online: Help and advice on bullying
www.bullying.co.uk/
DIABETES
- Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
- Diabetes Insight
www.diabetic.org.uk/
- Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation
www.drwf.org.uk/information/default.asp
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
- Alcoholics Anonymous: AA - Information on Alcohol Problems
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
- Know the Score: Information on Drugs
www.knowthescore.info/
- Talk to Frank: For free confidential drugs information and advice
www.talktofrank.com/
- Addiction
www.addiction.org.uk/index.htm
ELDERLY PEOPLE
- Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk/
- Alzheimer’s Society UK
www.alzheimers.org.uk/
- Prostate Help
www.pha.u-net.com/
- Parkinson’s disease Society
www.parkinsons.org.uk/
- Help the Aged
www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb
- Good for your Brain
www.goodforyourbrain.org/
EYE PROBLEMS
- Glaucoma
www.glaucoma-association.com/
- RNIB - Common Eye Conditions
www.rnib.org.uk/
- Eye Directory
www.eye-directory.com/eye_health/eye_conditions.htm
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION
- Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk
- Laboratory Tests
www.labtestsonline.org.uk/
- Net Doctor
www.netdoctor.co.uk
HEALTHY LIVING
- Eat Well: Healthy eating advice
www.eatwell.gov.uk/
- Dietary advice for everybody
www.nnuh.nhs.uk/
- BBC Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/
HEART
- British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk/
- High Blood Pressure
www.hbpf.org.uk/
NEUROLOGICAL AND DISABILITY
- Stroke Association
www.stroke.org.uk/
SEXUAL HEALTH
- Family Planning Association: Sexual health advice
www.fpa.org.uk/
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service
www.bpas.org/
- Sexual Dysfunction
www.sda.uk.net/
STOP SMOKING
- Click to Quit: Smoking Cessation Advice
www.click2quit.co.uk
- Action on smoking: ASH
www.ash.org.uk/
TRAVEL HEALTH
- Fit for Travel
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/
YOUNG PEOPLE
- Teenage Health Freak
www.teenagehealthfreak.org
- Student Health
www.studenthealth.co.uk/
Young PEOPLE MENTAL HEALTH
- click here to find a wealth of resources regarding Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing