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  General / Consumer

    http://www.familydoctor.org  USA family medicine site but comprehensive information database
    http://www.food.gov.uk  healthy food advice
    http://www.healthcentre.org.uk  
    http://www.hpe.org.uk  health promotion
    http://www.modernnhs.nhs.uk  
    http://www.nelh.nhs.uk  NHS library
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk  nhs direct /out of hours
    http://www.reutershealth.com  
    http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk  

  Search Engines - Medical

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/health  
    http://www.medinfo.co.uk  
    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk  
    http://www.patient.co.uk  

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  Acne

    http://www.m2w3.com/acne/home.html
    http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet
      excellent american site updated by a skin dr

  Acupuncture

    http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

  ADHD

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficitdisorderwithhyperactivity.html
      USA site

  AIDS

    see HIV

  Alcohol

    http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
    http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
    http://www.apas.org.uk
      alcohol problem advisory service-suggest see FAQ
    http://www.aa.org/
      alcoholics anonymous
    http://www.nacoa.org.uk
      national assn for children of alcoholics

  Allergies

    http://www.allergyfoundation.com
      home of allergy uk
    http://allergysa.co.za
      Useful infoon childrens allergy

  Allergy testing

    http://www.allergyfoundation.com/allergy_testing.html

  Alzheimers

    http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

  Angina

    see heart disease

  anxiety

    see panic disorder
    see panic attacks
    http://www.algy.com/anxiety
      anxiety/panic internet resource
    http://www.npadnews.com
      national panic+anxiety disorder news
    see mental health

  Arthritis

    http://www.arc.org.uk

  Asthma

    http://www.asthmaweb.net
    http://www.asthma.org.uk
    http://www.scuba-doc.com/asthma.htm
      scuba diving and asthma

  Autism

    http://www.nas.org.uk

 B 
  baby care

    see children

  back pain

    http://www.backcare.org

  Backs

    http://www.backpain.org
      back pain leaflets

  Bedwetting

    http://www.enuresis.org.uk

  behcets disease/syndrome

    http://www.behcets.org.uk/

  Blood pressure

    http://www.hyp.ac.uk/bhs
    http://www.bpassoc.org.uk

  Breast cancer

    http://www.aabc.org.uk
    
      see cancer

  Breast feeding

    http://www.laleche.org.uk

  bronchiolitis

    http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/bronchiolitis.html

  Bullying

    http://www.successunlimited.co.uk/trauma

  burns

    http://www.cooltheburn.com/learn/index.html
      advice on burns -american site

 C 
  cancer

    http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk
    http://www.mariecurie.org.uk
    http://www.coloncancer.org.uk/
      colon cancer
    http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/
      Info on cancer in plain english

  carers

    http://www.carersuk.demon.co.uk
    http://www.carersonline.org.uk
    http://www.carersfederation.co.uk
      includes "Black and ethnic minority carers of notts +Nottm"(beconn)

  carpal tunnel syndrome

    http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/carpal_tunnel.htm

  cataracts

    http://www.nei.nih.gov/publications/cataracts.htm

  cervical smears

    http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/cervsm.htm
      useful information on smears and what they mean

  children and childcare

    http://www.childline.org.uk
    http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
    http://www.feetforlife.org/foot_health/healthy.html
      advice on foot problems in children
    http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sunsmart/
      advice on sun protection for children
    http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/colic.html
      colic and other pieces of advice-USA site
    http://www.haynes.co.uk/babybook.asp
      ideas for new dads
    http://www.babyworld.co.uk
      lots of useful info for all stages of childcare
    see bedwetting
    see breast feeding
    see bullying
    
      see immunisations
    see parenting
    
      see teenagers
    see twins
    http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/
      speech difficulties in children
    http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/sleep.htm
      useful advice on sleep problems in infants ,toddlersand young children!

  cholesterol

    http://www.heartuk.org.uk
      diet and advice sheets on high cholesterols

  chronic fatigue

    http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/c/chronicfatiguesyndrome.htm
      chronic fatigue syndrome

  coeliacs

    http://www.coeliac.co.uk

  colitis

    see ulcerative colitis

  complementary therapy

    http://www.internethealthlibrary.com
    http://www.bcma.co.uk

  contraception

    http://www.contraception.net
    http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception
    http://www.mirena-us.com
    http://www.epigee.org

  counselling

    http://www.counselling.co.uk

  Crohns Disease

    http://www.crohns.org.uk

  cystic fibrosis

    http://www.cftrust.org.uk

  cystitis /urinary infection

    http://www.patient.co.uk/illness/c/cystitis.htm

 D 
  dementia

    http://www.dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk

  dental problems

    http://www.bda-dentistry.org.uk

  depression

    http://www.mind.org.uk
    see mental health
    http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+depression.htm
      excellent info leaflet

  diabetes mellitus

    http://www.diabetes.org.uk
    http://www.diagnosemefirst.com/General.html#WhatIsDiabetes
    http://www.nottinghamdiabetes.nhs.uk
      nottingham diabetes website

  digestion problems

    www.digestivedisorders.org.uk

  disability

    http://www.disability.gov.uk
      see dla also

  diving medicine

    http://www.scuba-doc.com
      diving medicine

  DLA

    http://www.hmso.gov.uk

  downs syndrome

    http://www.dsa-uk.com

  driving

    http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/dmed1.htm
      DVLA

  drug information

    http://www.bnf.org/
      British national formulary-drug information

  drugs

    http://www.na.org/ips/en-index.HTM
      drug addiction-narcotics anonymous website
    http://www.ndh.org.uk
      national drugs helpline
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/clubdrugs.html
      usa site

  dyslexia

    http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/main/information/index.asp

 E 
  ear nose and throat problems

    http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo
      ear nose and throat problems

  eating disorders

    http://www.edauk.com
      Info on anorexia/bulimia/binge eating

  eczema/dermatitis

    http://www.eczema.org.uk
    http://www.eczema.org

  ekboms syndrome

    see restless legs

  elderly

    http://www.ageconcern.org.uk
    http://www.helpthe aged.org.uk
      help the aged

  embarrassing problems

    http://www.embarrassing problems.com
      useful when you're not sure whether to ask or not

  endocrine

    http://www.endotext.org
      adrenal,pituitary ,reproductive information

  endometriosis

    http://www.womens-health.co.uk/endo.htm
    http://www.biol.napier.ac.uk/bws/courses/projects/endometriosis.htm
      endometriosis info

  epilepsy

    http://www.epilepsy.org.uk

  Ethnic Minority

    http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk/South_Asian_groups/AsianHelpline/
      help info and useful telephone numbers in different languages

  exercise

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exercisephysicalfitness.html
    http://www.sportsci.org
    http://www.sportscoach-sci.com
    http://www.exrx.net
      exercise and training advice resource-usa site
    http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk
      exercise physiology ,coaching and training advice
    http://www.soccersmart.org
      High quality UK site on football fitness
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=97&topcategory=sports
      safe running advice
    http://www.ptonthenet.com
      subscription but very good source of exercise info

  expert patients

    http://www.expertpatients.nhs.uk

  eyesight

    see vision
    http://www.maculardisease.org
      macular degeneration

  eyesight problems

    http://www.rnib.org.uk

 F 
 G 
  gay and lesbian health

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gaylesbianhealth.html
      usa site

  General / Consumer

    http://www.modernnhs.nhs.uk
    http://www.reutershealth.com
    http://www.healthcentre.org.uk
    http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk
    http://www.hpe.org.uk
      health promotion
    http://www.food.gov.uk
      healthy food advice
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
      nhs direct /out of hours
    http://www.nelh.nhs.uk
      NHS library
    http://www.familydoctor.org
      USA family medicine site but comprehensive information database

  general health issues- for searching

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics_p.html
      USA site but very comprehensive

  glandular fever

    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/glandularfever.htm

  glaucoma

    http://www.iga.org.uk

  Gout

    http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6015/6015.htm
      

  gut problems

    see digestion

 H 
  haemochromatosis

    http://ghsoc.org
      the haemochromatosis society

  headaches

    http://www.headaches.org

  heart disease

    http://www.cardiacrehabilitation.org.uk
    http://www.heartuk.org.uk
    http://www.heartcenteronline.com
      american site with slide s and info about heart disease.Even recipes!
    http://www.bhf.org.uk
      british heart foundation
    http://www.bcpa.co.uk
      cardiac patients association
    http://www.nottingham.nhs.uk/health-topics/heart-health
      local healthy heart web information
    http://www.heartforum.org.uk
      the national heart forum

  hepatitis

    
      see liver disease

  hernias

    http://www.hernia.org

  HIV

    http://www.nat.org.uk
    http://www.tht.org.uk
      terence higgins trust

  HRT

    see menopause
    http://www.hrtinfo.co.uk/pages/info6.asp
      hrt types information
    http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=5706
      info on HRT and breast cancer

 I 
  immunisation

    http://www.immunisation.org.uk
    http://www.mmrthefacts.nhs.uk
      mmr

  incontinence

    http://www.continence-foundation.org.uk

  infertility

    http://www.child.org.uk
    http://www.nurture.ac.uk
      Nottingham based infertility service

  infertility-male

    http://www.thebridgecentre.co.uk/causes2_2.htm#semen

  Irritable bowel syndrome

    http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/leaflets/ibs.html

  IVF

    http://www.ivf-infertility.co.uk

 J 
  jaundice

    see liver disease

 K 
 L 
  learning difficulties

    http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/

  leukaemia

    http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/alphabetical-list.htm

  Liver disease

    http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
      british liver trust

  Local Business

    http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk
    http://www.bt.com/directory-enquiries/dq_home.jsp
      directory enquiries
    http://www.westbridgford.net/
      Extensive listings of businesses and resources local to West Bridgford
    http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk
      rushcliffe borough council

  Local Health

    http://www.nhs.uk/localnhsservices/default
      Dental Services
    http://nww.nhs.uk/root/localnhsservices/gp/results_gp.asp?fldPostcode=NG2&fldSearchType=0
      GPs in NG2 area
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/nhswalkincentres
      info on nhs walk in centre
    http://www.selfhelp.org.uk
      Nottingham self help
    http://www.nems.org.uk
      Out of Hours
    http://www.nottingham.nhs.uk
      Rushcliffe PCT
    http://www.selfhelp.org.uk
      self help groups in nottingham
    http://www.nhsetrent.gov.uk
      trent strategic health authority

  Local Hospitals

    http://www.doh.gov.uk/waitingtimes
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/waitingtimes/2002/q4/qm08_u_rcs.html
      city hospital waiting lists
    http://www.ncht.org.uk
      Nottingham City Hospital
    http://www.nuffieldhospitals.org.uk/ourhospitals.asp?id=5
      Nottm nuffield private hospital
    http://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
      Park hospital
    http://www.qmc.nhs.uk
      Queens Medical Centre
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/waitingtimes/2002/q4/qm08_u_rfk.html
      queens waiting lists

  lung cancer

    http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2787

  lung disease

    http://www.lunguk.org
    http://www.goldcopd.com/goldpatient.pdf

  lupus

    
      see SLE

  lymphoma

    http://www.lymphoma.org.uk

  lymphoma

    http://www.lymphoma.org.uk

 M 
  manic depression

    see mental health
    http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+manic+depression.htm
      mind leaflet

  marriage problems

    http://www.relate-nottingham.org.uk

  medicines

    http://www.druginfozone.org
      information on medicines

  menieres

    http://www.menieres.co.uk
    http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/balance/meniere.cfm

  meningitis

    http://www.meningitis-trust.org.uk

  menopause

    http://www.daisynetwork.org.uk
    http://www.the-bms.org
      the british menopause society

  mens health

    http://www.menshealthforum.org.uk
    http://www.mhm.tv
    http://www.malehealth.co.uk
    http://www.edauk.com/mens_issues.htm
      anorexia /bulimia in men
    http://www.fatmanslim.com
      mans weight loss
    http://www.haynes.co.uk/manmanual.asp
      useful advice for men
    http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/article.asp?article=99
      useful info for new dads

  Mental Health

    http://www.mind.org.uk
    http://www.youngminds.org.uk
    http://www.samaritans.org.uk
    http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
    http://www.mentalhealth.com
      canadian psychiatry site.well laid out site
    http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/
      excellent leaflets on a variety of mental health conditions
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/mentalhealthcontact/index.htm
      good resource for mental health policies

  migraine

    http://www.migraine.org.uk
    http://www.migrainetrust.org
    http://www.migraine4kids.org.uk/

  miscarriage

    http://www.womens-health.co.uk/miscarr.htm

  mmr

    see mmr under immunisations

  multiple sclerosis

    http://www.mssociety.org.uk

 N 
  NHS

    http://www.chi.nhs.uk
      commission for health improvement
    http://www.doh.gov.uk
      department of health
    http://www.open.gov.uk
      Government
    http://www.nhs.uk
      Main NHS site
    http://www.nice.org.uk
      National institute for clinical excellence
    http://www.phls.co.uk
      public health department

  NHS library services

    http://www.telh.nhs.uk
      the electronic NHS library

  nose problems

    http://
      see ear nose and throat

  nottingham

    see local

  nutrition

    http://www.nutrition.org.uk

 O 
  obesity

    http://www.aso.org.uk

  occupational health

    http://www.nhsplus.nhs.uk/allaboutOH

  osteoporosis

    http://www.nos.org.uk

 P 
  pain

    http://www.painforum.co.uk

  palliative and terminal care

    http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

  panic attacks

    http://www.no-panic.co.uk
    http://www.npadnews.com
      panic and anxiety help
    http://www.babcp.com/
      psychotherapy leaflets which can be printed off.Very useful
    http://www.mind.org.uk
      see booklets section on dealing with them

  panic disorder

    http://www.algy.com/anxiety/panic.shtml

  parenting

    http://www.netpregnancyandbabycare.com
    http://www.abcparenting.com
      american site
    http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents.htm
      Keep your child safe on the internet
    
      see breast feeding
    http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sunsmart/
      sun protection advice
    http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parenting/teens
      To help deal with teenage behavioural problems
    http://www.parenthood.com
      USA site but very useful for new "Moms" and Dads
    http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/sleep.htm
      useful site on sleep problems in infants ,toddlers and young children

  parkinsons disease

    http://www.shef.ac.uk/misc/groups/epda/parkuk.htm

  Pathological demand syndrome

    http://www.pdacontact.org.uk/frames/index.html
      see autism also

  plastic surgery

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/plasticcosmeticsurgery.html

  polycystic ovary syndrome

    http://www.ivf-infertility.co.uk/infertility/pcos.htm
    http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk
    http://www.diagnosemefirst.com
    http://www.womens-health.co.uk/pcos.htm

  pregnancy

    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/pregnancy
    http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/
      nct site
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/genetics
      pre natal genetic testing
    http://www.emmasdiary.co.uk
      Useful for new parents and parents-to -be

  prescriptions

    http://familydoctor.org/otc/
      Info on medicines over the counter

  prostate

    http://www.uro.com
    http://prostate-help.co.uk
    http://www.brachytherapy.org.uk
      Brachytherapy for prostate cancer

  psoriasis

    http://www.psoriasis.org

  psoriatic arthropathy

    http://www.paalliance.org

 Q 
 R 
  restless legs/ekboms syndrome

    http://www.welcome.to/ekbom

  rosacea

    http://www.rosecea.org.uk

 S 
  samaritans

    see mental health

  sarcoidosis

    http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungsarcoido.html

  sarcoidosis

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sarcoidosis.html

  SARS

    http://www.doh.gov.uk/sars

  schizophrenia

    http://www.nsf.org.uk
    http://www.rethink.org
    http://www.sane.org.uk

  Search engines

    http://www.google.co.uk

  Search Engines - Medical

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
    http://www.patient.co.uk
    http://www.medinfo.co.uk
    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk

  Self help groups

    http://www.selfhelp.org.uk

  self help leaflets

    http://www.gp-training.net/pal/index.htm
      Designed by a highly reputable Scottish GP practice

  shingles

    http://www.herpes.org.uk/shingles/bowsher2.htm

  sinusitis

    http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/sinus

  skin cancer

    http://www.skcin.org
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=100&AreaID=1054&LinkID=657
      skin cancer advice

  SLE

    http://www.uklupus.co.uk/
      uk site
    http://www.lupusny.org
      usa site

  sleep problems

    http://www.4woman.gov/faq/insomnia.htm

  sleep tips

    http://www.well.com/user/mick/insomnia/

  smears

    
      see cervical smears

  smoking

    http://www.ash.org.uk
    http://www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
    http://www.quit.org.uk
      for stopping smoking advice
    http://www.sickofsmoking.com
      other smokers thoughts on giving up

  snoring

    http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/snoring/snoring.cfm

  speech

    http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/
      Site for parents of children with speech difficulties

  sports injuries

    http://www.sportsmed.org.uk
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=97&topcategory=sports
      advice on safe running
    http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/
      info on different types of sports injuries which can be printed off
    http://www.north-wales-sports-physiotherapy-clinic.co.uk
      printable leaflets on sports injuries
    http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/shin.html
      shin splints

  sterilisation

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/sex/contr_sterilisation.shtml

  stomach

    http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk
      gut or digestion problems

  stress

    http://www.workstress.net
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stress.html
      usa resource of info on symptoms and coping

  stroke

    http://www.stroke.org.uk

 T 
  Teenagers

    http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org
    http://www.kidshealth.org
    http://www.migraine4kids.org.uk/
    http://www.teenshealth.org
      general site for teenagers:american
    
      see contraception
    
      see drugs
    
      see embarrassing problems
    
      see sexually transmitted diseases
    http://www.bpas.org/page.asp?id=20&cont=3
      unplanned pregancy advice

  testicular cancer

    http://www.dipex.org

  thyroid disease

    http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/t19.html
    http://www.endocrineweb.com
      under and overactive thyroids
    http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health/ghealth/discon/articles/0,,181033_186103,00.html
      underactive thyroids

  tinnitus

    http://www.tinnitus.org.uk

  tourettes

    http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/tourettes.html
    http://www.tourettes.com

  travel

    http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
    http://www.masta.org
    http://www.travelhealth.co.uk
    http://www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo
    http://www.istm.org

  twins

    http://www.tamba.org.uk
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/baby/pregnancy_twins.shtml
    http://www.twinsclub.co.uk/
      twins and multiples
    http://www.twinslist.org
      usa site for twins and multiples

 U 
  ulcerative colitis

    http://www.nacc.org.uk

 V 
  varicose veins

    http://www.veininfo.co.uk

  vasectomy

    http://www.vasectomy-information.com/indextext.asp
    see sterilisation

  vision

    http://www.maculardisease.org
    www.rnib.org/sightlos/reg.htm
      registration for partially sighted or blind

  vision

    http://www.maculardegeneration.org
    http://www.rnib.org.uk/lowvision
      low vision

  vitamins

    http://nutrition.org.uk

  vitiligo

    http://www.vitiligo.org.uk

 W 
  weight loss

    http://www.weightwatchers.co.uk
    http://www.move4health.org.uk
      advice on exercising to lose weight and stay healthy
    http://www.bospa.org
      Info on surgery for weight loss.Please check criteria in website
    http://www.fatmanslim.com
      mens weight loss
    http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk
      national forum with useful newsletter

  whiplash injuries

    http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/whiplash.htm

  womens health

    
      see contraception;osteoporosis;parenting;pregnancy
    
      see menopause

  womens health

    http://www.womens-health.co.uk
    http://
      see breast feeding
    see cervical smears
    http://
      see miscarriage/endometriosis
    
      see pregnancy

 X 
 Y 
  yellow fever

    
      see travel

  young people/adults

    
      see teenagers