General links

Ask Boots

www.askbootshealth.com
Boots has partnered with the British Medical Journal to provide free, independent, expert health information.

Association of Charity Officers

www.aco.uk.net
An umbrella group that exists to put people in need in touch with charities who can help them.

Back Pain Expert

www.backpainexpert.co.uk
Contains a range of articles on back pain remedies, treatments and pain relief.

Commission for Social Care Inspection

www.csci.org.uk
Looking for a care home? Get free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice.

DIAL UK

www.dialuk.info
A national organisation for a network of approximately 130 local Disability Information and Advice Line services (DIALs) run by and for disabled people.

DIPEX

www.dipex.org
Dipex offers comprehensive overview of information about a wide range of conditons and also provide a portal where people can talk about their experiences.

Direct Enquiries

www.directenquiries.com
A free online access register providing a single source of information regarding access and facilities available at UK businesses including shops, hotels and attractions.

Good Access Guide

www.goodaccessguide.co.uk
The UK's leading directory of services for disabled people.

Healthcare Commission

www.healthcarecommission.org.uk
The Healthcare Commission is the independent inspection body for both the NHS and independent healthcare.

Horder Centre for Arthritis Care

www.hordercentre.co.uk
Centre of Excellence for people requiring planned orthopaedic surgery and specialist assessment for arthritic musculoskeletal conditions.

inaccessible-uk.com

http://www.inaccessible-uk.com
A register/database, created by users, of both inaccessible and accessible services and places.

Information Centre for Health and Social Care

www.ic.nhs.uk
An independent NHS Special Health Authority that collects, analyses and distributes national statistics on health and social care.

Info4local

www.info4local.gov.uk
Access to information from more than 65 government departments, agencies and public bodies.

Local MP

www.locata.co.uk/commons
Find out which constituency you are in, who your local MP is and how to contact them.

Local Councillor

www.tagish.co.uk/links
Essential list of UK and world government related sites.

Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance

www.lmca.org.uk
LMCA is the umbrella body for national voluntary organisations working to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

www.mhra.gov.uk
Enhances the health of the public by regulating medicines and health-related devices.

Male Health Forum

www.malehealth.co.uk
Website of the Mens Health Forum, providing information on health conditions that affect men.

National Information Forum

nif.org.uk
Geared at making available clear and accessible information for disabled people, refugees and asylum seekers.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

www.nice.org.uk
Provides national guidance on promoting good health and preventing ill health.

NHS Direct Online

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Includes National Health Service information on local services, illnesses and common health problems.

Our Healthier Nation

www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/doh/ohnation/title.htm
Online Green paper that sets out proposals for concerted action by the Government, in partnership with local organisations, to improve people's living conditions and health.

Pain Concern

www.painconcern.org.uk
Information and support for people living with pain, those who care for them and about them.

Patients Association

www.patients-association.org.uk
The Patients Association is a national charity providing patients with an opportunity to raise concerns and share experiences of healthcare.

PinkFeetCare

www.pinkfeet.co.uk
Access to products and services associated with the feet, lower limbs, health, fitness, sport and mobility.  

Primary Care Trust

www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/Default.aspx
Manages local primary care providers including doctors, dentists and pharmacists.

The Relatives and Residents Association

www.relres.org
Provides support and information to older people in care homes and their friends and relatives.

Ricability

www.ricability.org.uk
An independent research charity that publishes practical, actionable and unbiased guides for older and disabled consumers based on thorough professional research.

SpecialistInfo.com

www.specialistinfo.com
An online database of UK consultants and GPs. Comprehensive search tools by postcode, name or specialisation.

Susan Oliver

www.susanoliver.com
This site was developed by Susan Oliver, an Independent Rheumatology Nurse Specialist, to provide information for anyone interested in understanding more about arthritis and the role of the nurse in supporting those with arthritis. 

Youreable.com

www.youreable.com
Information, products and services for disabled people.

Wales Government

www.wales.gov.uk
Wales government official website.

Which? Impatient for Change

www.which.co.uk/impatientforchange
Which? campaign calling for urgent improvement in hospital care.