External Health Links

Please note that this practice does not necessarily endorse the information provided or views expressed on these websites. Any links to other web sites are only provided for information and convenience and we do not endorse any services or commercial products mentioned on these sites.
UK Government Health Sites
	The Department of Health's 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.
	NHS Direct is the official NHS web site for the public. Packed with information about the health service as well as tons of useful and interesting health care information
*NationalelectronicLibraryforHealth*	The National electronic Library for Health Programme is working with NHS Libraries to develop a digital library for NHS staff, patients and the public.The role of the new National electronic Library for Health (NeLH) is to provide health care professionals and the public (through NHS Direct Online and the New Library Network) with knowledge and know-how to support health care related decisions. The NeLH pilot site hosts a huge but consistent resource of related information, search engines and other links which we hope will be of some benefit to our patients.
	The NHS Information Authority is a portal site offering access to other NHS Information Authority Websites as well as a large number of Health organisations, publications, libraries and databases.
	The National Blood Service is an integral part of the NHS. If you want to know more about donating blood or bone-marrow, then this is the site to visit.
	UK Online is the easy way to access government services on the internet. It guides you through more than 900 government websites to get the information you need quickly and efficiently. It is a key part of the UK online initiative.
	North Lincolnshire Primare Care Trust
Non-Government Health News Sites
	British Medical Journal UK health news digest (daily summaries of health stories appearing in UK national newspapers)
	A comprehensive and up to date index of UK health and medical internet resources broken down into categories for patients, carers and professionals.
Health Medical	BBC News sites are excellent. Including a broad range of subjects. click on Health or Medical links for relevant news sections
	http://www.tagish.co.uk/tagish/Links/#health Useful list of UK Government sites and UK Health providers
	Another useful resource from the Guardian online containing the latest health news and features
	Patient UK Fast, uncomplicated site linking to other health web sites. Aimed at the lay person
	Daily Telegraph Interesting and lively site with plenty of general interest material on a variety of health issues

Non-Government Health Sites
	BestTreatments is a website that rates thousands of health and medical treatments, based on how well they work. You'll know the best way to lower your blood pressure, manage your child's asthma and ease your back pain.
	Lymphoma-net.org is a website devoted to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It contains extensive information to help improve communication about non-Hodgkin's and its treatments.
	UK Health Centre Huge directory connecting to 3,500 other health sites.
	Surgery Door Vast array of information and advice on all kinds of health topics, from a UK firm based in Cirencester. All provided and approved by experts including specialists in the NHS
	A wide range of health tips provided by Easygp.net
	All Health Irresistible for time wasters! Rate your sex appeal or find your Jungian personality! Health info is short and sweet in the form of FAQ's
	Your Surgery Provides easy to understand information for common and specific surgical procedures. Organizes the information so that you and your family can understand each procedure and help you ask your physician questions.
	Embarrassing Problems Can't talk to anyone about it? Don't know what to say to the Doctor? Ask here in the privacy of your PC!
	Internet Health Library The UK's largest Alternative Medicine, Complementary Therapy and Natural Health Care Resource
	Information and help for older people

Please note that this practice does not necessarily endorse the information provided or views expressed on these websites. Any links to other web sites are only provided for information and convenience and we do not endorse any services or commercial products mentioned on these sites.