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Information Leaflets

On health, lifestyle, disease and related topics. Also audio, diagrams, translations and stories.

Medicines & Drugs

On the benefits and side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medicines

Directories

Extensive selection of UK health websites and online videos by subject

Find A...

How to find a doctor, dentist, health professional, institution, therapist, etc

Choices When Referred

Links to resources about your choices when referred to a specialist


Care & Support

Support Groups

Details of 1800+ UK patient support organisations and self help groups

For Carers

Selected internet links to information aimed at carers

Benefits & Finance

Selected internet links to information about benefits, grants, and financial help


Professional Reference

PatientPlus

Covers a wide range of medical subjects - suitable for patients seeking expert level detail

Other Resources

Guidelines, evidence based medicine, images, medline etc


Products & Services

Pharmacy Products

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Medical Equipment Shop

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Books

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Special Offers

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Health News / Features

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Alcohol - It's No Joke

Bill Bailey and fellow comedians take part in a new campaign which encourages parents and guardians to talk to their children about alcohol.

Click here to watch the video

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Book of the Month

Overcoming Binge Eating

by Dr Christopher Fairburn

Overcoming Binge Eating

...provides all the info needed to understand the problem and bring it under control

Hot Topics / Events

Smoker?

National No Smoking Day

Wednesday 10th March 2010

Are you prepared?


See our smoking resources

Swine (H1N1) Flu

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Winter blues / SAD

Do you get low or depressed during the winter months? Find out more

Ratings & Experiences

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Health Events

Nearly 800 patient information leaflets on health, disease and related topics
Nearly 800 information leaflets on specific drugs and medicines
Details of 1800+ UK patient support organisations, self help groups, health and disease information providers etc
Get information on how to go about finding a specific medical professional or institution e.g. a doctor, a hospital, a dentist etc
View our document detailing sources of information and help for carers
Find our what choices are available to you when your GP refers you to a specialist
View and/or join in discussion about health, lifestyle and disease in our interactive forum.
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We currently have over 140 poems and stories about medical conditions
Health Matters is an innovative book about lifestyle, disease risks, diseases and treatments
Find out what Emis Access is, who it's available to and how to become involved
Find out how to book an appointment online with your GP or Practice Nurse, or how to order your repeat prescriptions online. Only applicable if your GP surgery uses EMIS Access (many do)
Find out how to view your medical record online. Only applicable if your GP surgery uses EMIS Access (many do)
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Read frequently asked questions on the Emis Access service
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Go to the Emis Access website, where you can book an appointment with your GP, order a repeat prescription or view you medical record online.
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View and/or join in discussion about health, lifestyle and disease in our interactive forum.
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