Links

Here are some links to websites you may find useful:

NHS
The National Health Service

The NHS homepage; a useful gateway to many NHS websites. Go here for information on local services as well.

NHS Direct  
NHS Direct

NHS Direct provides a huge encyclopaedia of information on illnesses and includes a self-help section allowing you to decide on the best course of action for a given symptom or problem.

 

National Electronic Library for Health

For people who want more in depth information this library provides access to a vast database of health-related information sources. It is aimed mainly at health professionals but is open to the public as well.

 

Department of Health
Department Of Health

Here you will find the latest information and publications from the Department of Health. Includes a useful section on the MMR Vaccine.

 

Giving up Smoking

The NHS site devoted to helping people stop smoking.

 

Travel Health


An excellent site giving general advice to travellers.

 

Surgery Door
Surgery Door


This site covers every conceivable aspect of health advice in a very clear and concise way: Well worth a visit.