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Useful websitesThe following website has been created by Simon Wilson, husband of one of our patients Lisa, a young Mum, who is battling with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Simon has asked that we put this link on and we are only too happy to do so and raise awareness of the need for more people to join the bone marrow donor register.http://www.bonemarrowtransplant4lisa.co.uk General Health Organisations  BBC HealthCovers a wide range of topics from the latest health news to advice on a huge number of health problems to interactive quizzes to assess your health.  NHS The homepage for the National Health Service  NHS Direct Provides online and telephone advice which is run by the NHS  Department of HealthThe homepage of the Department of Health where you can find information on health and social policy, guidance and publications by the government. General Health Information  Best TreatmentsCreated by the BMJ telling which treatments do and don’t work  DIPEx.orgContains personal experiences of health and illness  DVLA Medical Contains useful information regarding how your health affects your driving license. DWP  Information regarding how your health can affect any benefits or services you may be receiving from the DWP. Lab tests online  Provides information on the many clinical lab tests you might have to have as part of your healthcare. Net Doctor Provides general health advice in clear and understandable language  Patient UKProvides general health advice  Surgery Door Provides general health advice Staying Healthy  Eat WellFood Standard’s Agency site giving practical advice about healthy eating  Healthy LivingProvides information about healthy eating and physical activity  Stop Smoking Online advice and support to quit smoking Asthma  Action AsthmaProvides education about asthma  National Asthma Campaign A charity site which provides advice and support for people affected by asthma Cancer  Breast Cancer Campaign Provides information on the symptoms and treatment of breast cancer  Cancer BACUP Provides information on a wide range of cancers, their treatment and research being done on cures. Macmillan Cancer Relief Offers information and support to those affected by cancer.  Marie Curie Cancer CareInformation of how the Marie Curie charity can give support to the victims of cancer and their families. Mental Health  Alzheimer’s Society Information and support for those affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  Parkinson’s Disease Society Information and support to those affected by Parkinson’s Disease.  MIND Information on a range of mental health problems from ADHD to phobias.  The CALM Zone Information and support for young men affected by depression.  Young Minds Information regarding children’s mental health.  Depression Alliance Information for those affected by depression.  ABC (Anorexia and Bulimia Care) Information and support for those affected by anorexia or bulimia  Eating Disorders Alliance Information and support for those affected by an eating disorder.  The National Self-Harm Network Information and support for those affected by self-harm  Sane Provides information and support for those affected by mental health problems. Sexual Health  Family Planning Association Provides information on contraception and sexual health  R u thinking?A site for teenagers providing information on sex with topics ranging from STD’s to sex and the law Child, Teen and Women's Health  Kids Health OrganisationFor children, teens and parents providing information health information on children from birth through to adolescence.  Kids Growth Information for parents on their child’s health and on how to bring up their children Parentline  A site providing information and support for parents on how to deal with a range of issues they might face with their children, dealing with everything from healthy eating to dealing with your children’s exam stress. Tel: 0808 800 2222  Teenage Health Freak Health information for teenagers Women’s Health Information Information for women and their partners about pregnancy choices, complications, and investigations, as well as some other diseases which can affect women’s health  Student Health Providing general health information specifically for students Social and Mental Wellbeing  Bullying Online For both children and parents on how to deal with bullying  ChildlineFor children and young people providing information and support on a range of problems from abuse, coping with divorce to bereavement. Tel: 0800 1111  How’s Your Drink?Information for those who are concerned about their own or someone else’s drinking  Talk to FrankConfidential information and advice to anyone concerned about drugs.  SamaritansSupport to those who are feeling stressed or depressed. Tel: 08457 90 90 90  Cruse bereavement Information and support for those who have been affected by a death. Travel Health Advice  Fit For TravelAn NHS website providing travel health information for those traveling abroad from the UK.  Travel Advice (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)Government advice regarding travel  Travel HealthInformation on travel health and safety Other  Arthritis Research Campaign A site providing information about arthritis  The British Heart Foundation Information and support on how to keep your heart healthy and on heart disorders The British Liver Trust Information on liver disease  The British Epilepsy Society Information and support for those affected by epilepsy  The Coeliac Society Provides information for those affected by Coeliac’s disease or dermatitis herpetiformis  The Continence Foundation Information and advice for those with bladder and bowel problems  Diabetes UK A site providing information and advice or those affected by diabetes  Embarrassing ProblemsHere you can search for information on any “embarrassing” health problems you might be suffering from  National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Information for those affected by Colitis or Crohn’s Disease National Eczema Society Information for those affected by eczema  The Osteoporosis Society Providing information and support for those affected by osteoporosis  The Royal National Institute for the DeafInformation and support for those affected by hearing problems |
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