Health

Carers
www.carersuk.org/ Carers UK is the voice of carers. We improve carers' lives by providing information and advice on carers’ rights and by campaigning for changes that make a real difference for carers.
www.derby.gov.uk/HealthSocialCare/lookingafter/carers_services.htm/ Derby City Council Help For Carers
www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk/ Derbyshire Carers Association help Carers by providing a service where Carers can obtain access to all the information and services they require.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/ Throughout the 'caring for someone' section of Directgov, the word 'carer' means someone who looks after a friend, relative or neighbour who needs support because of their sickness, age or disability.

Derby
www.derbycitypct.nhs.uk/ Derby City Primary Care Trust. Local services listed include doctors, dentists and hospitals
www.derbycityssp.co.uk/ Derby City School Sport Partnership work together to focus on sports in schools
www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk/ Derby Hospitals location and contact details
www.derby.gov.uk/DisC Disabled Children’s Database and Family Information Service is a joined response by Derby Children’s Trust to maintain a database of disabled children.
www.quiddityplus.co.uk/ Extremeties.co.uk provides a comprehensive range of podiatry and complementary therapy services for the foot and lower limb.
www.bactivederby.com/ Helping children, young people and adults to be more physically active.To encourage everyone to enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle.
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx Lists local dentists, hospitals opticians and pharmacies (chemists)
www.derbyshirementalhealthservices.nhs.uk/ Our core purpose is to improve the mental health and well being of the people of Derbyshire and to provide them with effective, accessible and modern mental health and learning disability services
www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/ Our Partnership includes agencies from the local community, education and sports that are committed to working together through sport and active recreation to improve the quality of life for the people of Derbyshire.
www.friendsofthenightingale.org.uk/ The Friends of the Nightingale Macmillan Unit are a group who voluntarily give of their time to increase public awareness of the needs of the patients receiving care at the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, Derby City Hospital.
www.derbyshire.nhs.uk/ Welcome to your health services in Derbyshire

Diseases and Health Problems
www.besttreatments.co.uk/ Best Treatments belongs to British Medical Journal and is produced by a team of experienced writers, editors and medical experts. They provide patients and doctors with the highest quality information based on the latest research evidence.
www.bhf.org.uk/ British Heart Foundation
www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Home/ Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
www.hon.ch/individuals.html Health on the Net Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, accredited to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/ NHS Direct gives an easy guide to treating commons symptoms at home, and lists health conditions and treatments
www.patient.co.uk/ Patient UK is a directory of UK health, disease and related websites. It is edited by 2 GPs.
www.diabetes.org.uk/ The largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes,
www.who.int/en/ World Health Organisation

Drugs
www.addaction.org.uk/ Britain's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity
www.urban75.com/Drugs/index.html Drugs information for people to access the facts and make their own, informed decisions. Gives legal and first aid information, and national helplines. Click on drugs.
www.talktofrank.com/ Frank is the National Drugs Helpline website with an A-Z of drugs and links to getting help.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/ Net Doctor gives information on branded and generic medicines.

Men's Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/mens_health/ Information and advice on the most common health issues affecting men
www.menshealthforum.org.uk/ News, information, events and discussion on all aspects of men's health policy
direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s/Over50HealthAndWellBeing/ Now men are living longer than ever before, it's even more vital to keep well and enjoy life.
everyman-campaign.org/ The place to find out all you need to know about prostate and testicular cancer.
www.malehealth.co.uk/ Welcome to malehealth, the independent men's health site for fast, free independent information

Mental Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/index.shtml BBC Mental Health page
www.mind.org.uk/ Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress
www.scmh.org.uk/ The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
www.alzheimers.org.uk/ The UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ Welcome to the Mental Health Foundation, a UK charity for everyone's mental health
www.rethink.org/ Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life
www.sane.org.uk/ Works to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness
www.youngminds.org.uk/ YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.

National
www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/ A UK life coach network enabling individuals to find a life coach who will support and encourages people to fulfil their potential and really make the most of their life.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Home Department of Health site gives you news and information about the Department and its work. It gives access to their publications, policy and guidance.
www.equip.nhs.uk/ Electronic gateway to quality health and social care information for UK patients, their families and carers.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/ Health and lifestyle from the BBC
www.netdoctor.co.uk/ Medical health/advice given by medically /health trained and qualified professionals, in a clear and understandable language
www.nice.org.uk/ National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is an independent organisation providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health
www.nhs.uk/choices/Pages/Aboutpatientchoice.aspx NHS Patient Choice puts you in control of your healthcare. This website has been developed to help you make choices about your health and find information about local doctors, dentists and opticians.
www.tagish.co.uk/links/ NHS Trusts.Tagish's Directory of UK and World Government and related sites has links to NHS Trusts.
www.patientopinion.org.uk/ Patient Opinion is all about enabling patients to share their experiences of health care, and by doing so help other patients — and perhaps even change the NHS.
activeplaces.com/ The Active Places database includes information on a wide range of sports facilities - from sports halls to ski slopes, swimming pools to health and fitness. It includes local authority leisure facilities as well as commercial and club sites
www.blood.co.uk/ The National Blood Service for England and North Wales. How you can help by giving blood
www.nhs.uk/ The National Health Service
www.surgerydoor.co.uk/ We aim to provide the most comprehensive and useful online health service free of charge to users

Older People
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s/ Health and well being for the over 50 age group from the public service information
www.midlifelifecheck.co.uk/ The NHS Mid-life LifeCheck is a free online health service designed for anyone aged 45 to 60.
www.ageuk.org.uk/ The UK's largest charity working with and for older people