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Useful Links
You may find some of the following websites useful:
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
GENERAL ADVICE
- NHS Direct - includes health information and self-help guides from the NHS.
- BBC Health - general health information and advice from the BBC.
- Patient UK - includes patient information leaflets, self-help groups and web directory.
- MedInfo - providing free and easy to understand medical information and advice.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- The Samaritans- confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Telephone: 08457 90 90 90
- SupportLine- confidential emotional support for children, young adults and adults.
SPECIFIC GROUPS
- Embarrassing Problems- "straight-talking good advice" on a range of embarrassing problems.
- Teenage Health Freak- advice for teenagers and those who work with them by local doctors Drs Ann McPherson and Aidan Macfarlane.
- Women's Health Information- information for women and their partners regarding pregnancy choices and some common gynaecological conditions.
- Fit for Travel - Travel Health Information from the NHS.
- Kid's Health - Kid's Health from USA, for parents, kids and teens.
- Immunisations - Immunisation Information from NHS.
- MMR The Facts - Extensive information on MMR vaccine from NHS.
SPECIFIC DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
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