Adult and Community Services

Health advice

Below is an extensive list of links to organisations that provide advice on a wide variety of health-related matters.

A range of council support groups and health organisations can also be found under health.

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Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. They provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government.

Alcoholics Anonymous|

Alcoholics Anonymous was established in the 1930s in America and arrived in Britain over 50 years ago. There are more than 3,500 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every week in England, Scotland and Wales.

Alzheimer's Society|

The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with any form of dementia and their carers.

BBC Health|

Your Health, Interactive Area, Healthy Living, Medical Conditions, Relationships, News, Message Board and more.

Carbon Monoxide Kills|

Carbon Monoxide Advice.

Channel 4 Health|

Health advice from Channel 4

Department of Health|

Their aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.

Faculty of Public Health Medicine|

Of the Royal College of Surgeons

HARP|

Health for asylum seekers and refugees portal

Health Advice for Travellers|

Whether you are going off in search of sea and sun, travelling on business, or trekking through the wilds, this site is designed to help you enjoy a healthy journey - and to deal successfully with any medical emergencies which might arise.

Medic Direct|

The only interactive website hosted by leading UK medical consultants providing comprehensive consumer health information online.

Mental Health - Supporting and Caring|

BBC site - looks at the issues surrounding support, including how to build better relationships, how to deal with difficult situations, how to care for young people - and the importance of caring for carers.

NHS Direct Online|

Your gateway to health info on the internet.

North East London NHS Treatment Centre|

The North East London NHS Treatment Centre provides high-quality specialist care for the people of north-east London covering both day case surgery and in-patient surgery for 6 disciplines - Orthopaedics, Urology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oral and Ear Nose and Throat.

Patient Advice and Liaison Service

A new services that puts the patient at the very heart of the NHS and aims to make the journey through the NHS as smooth as possible, making sure that the patient and their carers have access to 'on the spot' information and a way of resolving problems quickly.

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman|

The Parliamentary Ombudsman and the Health Service Ombudsman undertake independent investigations into complaints about government departments, a range of other public bodies, and the National Health Service.

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