Useful Websites
Topic | Site | What is it? |
All topics | nhs.uk/NHSDirect/ nhs.uk/ patient.co.ukNotts Help Yourself | A-Z Health Information resources, FAQ’s and contact numbers Self help directory |
Alcohol | nhs.uk/conditions/ | Information and support on drinking |
Anxiety and depression | beatingtheblues.co.uk moodgym.anu.edu.au allaboutdepression.com | Computerised self help for depression/anxiety/GAD/panic and relaxation |
Back pain | stat.org.uk | List of accredited teachers for Alexander Technique |
Cancer screening | cancerscreening.nhs.uk | Advice on absolute benefits and risks of breast, cervical, bowel and prostate screening |
Carers | carers.org | All relevant information for carers |
Children with Disabilities | https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/birth-injury/ | Disability support page for those affected by birth injuries and disabilities |
Coeliac | coeliac.org.uk | Information for patients with coeliac disease |
Decision Aids | npci.org.uk | Patient decision aids for chronic diseases e.g. AF, HT, lipids. Use of antibiotics. Risks of HRT/ COC |
Gout | ukgoutsociety.org/ | Dietary advice in Gout |
Hepatitis C | nhs.uk/hepatitisc/ hepccentre.org.uk | Patient education on Hepatitis C |
IBS | ibsnetwork.org.uk whatshouldido.com | Self help for IBS |
Infectious diseases | hpa.org.uk | Advice and information on infectious diseases and hazards |
Migraine | migrainetrust.org | Patient information on migraine including absolute risks of migraine with COC |
Minor Illness | selfhelpguide.nhs.uk/ | When should I worry (download link) Information and advice for a variety of common symptoms, especially for assessing children |
Osteo-arthritis | arc.org.uk | Education and advice on Osteo-arthritis |
Osteoporosis | nos.org.uk | Information and support for Osteoporosis |
Parkinson’s disease | parkinsons.org.uk | Information and support for Parkinson’s disease |
Skin conditions | dermnet.org.nz | Photographs and advice on treatment and management of skin conditions |
Smoking | smokefree.nhs.uk/ | Help and advice on how to quit |
Young Carers | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/being-a-young-carer-your-rights/ | Being a young carer |