External links to health related websites

External links to health related websites

This is a list of health-related organisations' websites. Hammersmith & Fulham council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

» Age UK (opens in new window)
Age UK is the nation's largest organisation working with and for older people. They provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government.

» Alcoholics Anonymous (opens in new window)
Alcoholics Anonymous was established in the 1930's in America and arrived in Britain 55 years ago. There are more than 3,500 AA meetings every week in England, Scotland and Wales.

» Alzheimers Society (opens in new window)
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 (opens in new window)
Your Health, Interactive Area, Healthy Living, Medical Conditions, Relationships, News, Message Board and more.

» Channel 4 Health (opens in new window)
Health advice from Channel 4.

» Counselling Directory (opens in new window)
The purpose of the site is to provide users with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will encourage those in distress to seek help. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics.

» Department of Health (opens in new window)
This government department work 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.

» Health Advice for Travellers (opens in new window)
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. you can also apply here for a European Health Insurance Card for access to healthcare while travelling in Europe.

» MedicDirect (opens in new window)
The only interactive website hosted by leading UK medical consultants providing comprehensive consumer health information online.

» Mental Health - Supporting and Caring (opens in new window)
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.

» National Library for Health (opens in new window)
The National Library for Health contains a digital library for NHS staff, patients and the public.

» National Health Service - Making a Complaint (opens in new window)
How to make a complaint about an NHS service.

» NHS Dentistry (opens in new window)
This information is meant to answer some common questions about NHS dentistry and make it easier for you to make choices about your own health care.

» NHS Direct Online (opens in new window)
Your gateway to health information on the internet. Self-help guide and health encyclopedia.

» The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (opens in new window)
The Parliamentary Ombudsman and the Health Service Ombudsman undertake independent investigations into complaints about government departments, a range of other public bodies, and the NHS.