Health Information and Resources
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
24/7GP
• www.247gp.co.uk
Headers: GP Phone Service
24/7GP is a subscription medical helpline. Not sure if you need to bother the doctor? If you have a medical matter you need advice on, telephone 24/GP and a trained operator will answer the phone, take details and arrange for a GP to call you back for a telephone consultation. You can call as often as you like, and, as the name implies, the service is available 24 hours a day. The service costs (annually) £60 for a single person, £110 per couple or single parent and £150 for family membership. Calls are charged at national rates. 24/7GP is based in Earlsdon, Coventry.
B&S House of Health
• www.bs4health.com
Headers: Joints & Mobility, Skin Care, Nutritional Oils, Antioxidants, Diet & Fitness, Women's Health, Men's Health, Wellbeing, Vitamins & Minerals, Heart & Circulation,Health Foods, Educational, Pet Care
Large range of health supplements at competitive prices. They operate a "smart service" whereby you can have your usual supplements delivered to you automatically. Everyday answers to common heath questions dealt with the the Healthnotes section. Buy online or request a catalogue. BS House of Health is based in Thornton Heath, Surrey.
• Special Features: Free personalised health report. Simply ring their free 0800 phone number for free health information, personalised health assessment report, individual diet plan and nutritional advice and support!
• International Delivery Available
Boots
• www.boots.com
Headers: Diet & Fitness, Beauty, Premium, Fragrance, Health, Baby, Toys, Mens, Travel, Photo, Electrical, Gifts
Boots online store stocks over 10,000 items, including Boots' exclusive brands plus a wide range of products that you will not find in a Boots store, from pushchairs to fitness equipment. Click on travel and not only will you find sunscreen, but luggage, beachwear and more. You can even buy your travel insurance here. Lots of advice and information on a variety of subjects. You can also sign up for a Boots advantage card and get points when you shop. Boots usually have several online offers and clearance bargains.
• Free Delivery on orders >£40
Diabetic Dieting
• www.diabetic-dieting.com
Large amount of information on healthy diets for diabetics. Includes articles and recipes.
Food Standards Agency
• www.food.gov.uk
Headers: Nutrition, Safety and Hygiene, BSE, Labelling, GM and Novel Foods, Consultations, Food industries, Enforcement, Science and Research
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government agency whose purpose is to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Lots of information here on topics from healthy eating to GM foods.
Medic8
• http://www.medic8.com/index.htm
Headers: Health Information Portal
Medic8 is a leading UK medical information website for healthcare professionals and consumers around the world. All content has been reviewed by a qualified UK doctor prior to listing. Also includes a comprehensive medical dictionary.
MedlinePlus
•
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
Medline's medical encyclopedia, courtesy of A.D.A.M., includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries plus an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. There is also a medical dictionary.
NHS Direct Online
• www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Headers: Send Us Your Enquiry, Health Encyclopaedia, Best Treatments Website, Self Help Guide, Local Information, Health Space
Excellent health encyclopaedia and self help information from the NHS. Includes diagnosis, prevention, symptoms and treatments for most health related problems.
NHS Local
Services Search
• www.nhs.uk
Headers: Dental practices, GP surgeries, Opticians, Pharmacies, Walk-in
centres, Hospitals, NHS organisations
Excellent site if you are looking for health services in your local area. Simply
choose the service you are looking for and enter your postcode. In addition there
is a very useful section called “Are you getting the right treatment” where
you will find information and advice on which services you should be looking
for.
Patient.co.uk
• www.patient.co.uk
Headers: Information leaflets, Self-help, Web Directory, Books, Find me a …,Phone a GP
Patient.co.uk is an information resource on health in general. Note the “Phone a GP service” is only available for paid subscribers. The information leaflets cover a wide variety of medical disorders and are well laid out and easy to read. An excellent resource for self-help groups in the UK and overseas
Private Healthcare UK
• www.privatehealth.co.uk/welcome
Headers: Hospital treatment Fixed price surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Cosmetic dentistry, Laser eye surgery, Private specialists, Private GP services, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Infertility treatment, Psychiatric care, Health screening, Medical laboratories, Care of the elderly, Coming from overseas
This is an extremely useful site where you can obtain information about private hospitals, specialists, clinics etc in the UK. You can find out typical costs for going private, or get a quote for an operation.
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