Health Information

Useful websites for patients and staff

General information on the NHS, how to use its services and advice on health and illness.

www.nhs.uk For all information on the NHS.
www.nyypct.nhs.uk The North Yorkshire and York PCT home page.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk A link to NHS Direct and it’s services.
www.patient.co.uk Advice. Web links and information sheets on a wide range of health issues.
www.immunisation.nhs.uk A link to the NHS website for the most comprehensive, up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK.

Information on Cancer

www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk The NHS Cancer Screening programmes website for England.
www.hpvtoday.com A website giving information on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (cervical cancer).
www.tellher.com An educational website on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus.

Practical information

Travel advice

www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk Travel health information for people traveling abroad from the UK.
http://www.nathnac.org National Travel Health Network

Websites to help you cope with life and understand mental health problems

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation.aspx A variety of useful help sheets
www.livinglifetothefull.com/elearning Free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) programme.
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au Free online CBT
www.studentdepression.org A site aimed at helping students with Mental Health problems
www.depressionalliance.org A leading UK Charity for people affected by depression.

Joint pain and problems

www.arc.org.uk The Arthritis Research Campaign, an excellent source of information for all joint and muscular problems.

Heart and Diabetes

www.bhf.org.uk An excellent website advising how to keep your heart healthy and take care when you have a heart problem or raised blood pressure
www.diabetes.org.uk The leading website for information for patients with diabetes.