Useful Websites
Please note: Bridgemary Medical Centre is not responsible for the content of these external website.
| Topic | Site | What is it? |
| All topics |
nhs.uk/NHSDirect/ nhs.uk/ patient.co.uk |
A-Z Health Information resources, FAQ’s and contact numbers |
| Alcohol | nhs.uk/conditions/ | Information and support on drinking |
| Anxiety and depression | beatingtheblues.co.uk moodgym.anu.edu.au allaboutdepression.com |
Computerised self help for depression/anxiety/GAD/panic and relaxation |
| Back pain | stat.org.uk | List of accredited teachers for Alexander Technique |
| Cancer screening | cancerscreening.nhs.uk | Advice on absolute benefits and risks of breast, cervical, bowel and prostate screening |
| Carers | carers.org | All relevant information for carers |
| Coeliac | coeliac.org.uk | Information for patients with coeliac disease |
| Decision Aids | npci.org.uk
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Patient decision aids for chronic diseases e.g. AF,
HT, lipids. Use of antibiotics. Risks of HRT/ COC |
| Gout | ukgoutsociety.org/ | Dietary advice in Gout |
| Hepatitis C |
nhs.uk/hepatitisc/ hepccentre.org.uk |
Patient education on Hepatitis C |
| IBS |
ibsnetwork.org.uk whatshouldido.com |
Self help for IBS |
| Infectious diseases | hpa.org.uk | Advice and information on infectious diseases and hazards |
| Migraine | migrainetrust.org | Patient information on migraine including absolute risks of migraine with COC |
| Minor Illness | selfhelpguide.nhs.uk/ | When should I worry (download link) Information and advice for a variety of common symptoms, especially for assessing children |
| Osteo-arthritis | arc.org.uk | Education and advice on Osteo-arthritis |
| Osteoporosis | nos.org.uk | Information and support for Osteoporosis |
| Parkinson’s disease | parkinsons.org.uk | Information and support for Parkinson’s disease |
| Skin conditions | dermnet.org.nz | Photographs and advice on treatment and management of skin conditions |
| Smoking | smokefree.nhs.uk/ | Help and advice on how to quit |