Links
NHS Direct:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Information on the NHS and advice on common health conditions and when to call the doctor
Patient UK:
www.patient.co.uk
An excellent directory of up to date basic information about common health problems as well as links to more detailed information.
Bandolier:
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier
A more academic site aimed at health care workers concentrating on evidence based medical information. An interesting section on Healthy Living will be of interest to most.
South Huddersfield Primary Care Trust:
www.southhuddersfield-pct.nhs.uk
The local NHS organisation who hold the purse strings, enforce central regulations and make the major decisions with regard to funding and resource allocation for local NHS services. One of the most useful areas of this site is the ‘Useful Links' page which allows access to information about local charities and health/social services.
The National Electronic Library for Health:
www.nelh.nhs.uk
An enormous site, an excellent resource if you've got the time, which has the aim of becoming one of the ‘greatest libraries of the world'.
Travel Health Information
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
A good source of worldwide travel health information where you can identify which immunisations you will need and any anti-malarial prophylaxis.
If you identify a need for immunisations or further advice
click here