Useful links
NHS Choices links
Links to hundreds of websites by subject. These links are provided to give users quick access to the widest possible range of high quality information resources on health. You can also find information on NHS Choices external links policy.
The National Library for Health links
Over 100 sites accredited by NHS Direct Online. These resources are selected for their value to patients. You can also search and browse the NHS Health Encyclopaedia for patient information print-outs.
Local NHS links
National links
- NHS Direct Tel: 0845 4647
NHS Direct is at the forefront of 24-hour health care - delivering telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public. - NHS Choices
Helping you to make the most of your health and get the best out of the NHS. - Department of Health
Their aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy. - HealthSpace
A secure online personal health organiser. Anyone over the age of 16 and living in England can open a HealthSpace account. - UK Self help groups
This website links to over 760 UK Self Help groups. - BBC Health
Your Health, Interactive Area, Healthy Living, Medical Conditions, Relationships, News, Message Board and more. - HARP
Health for asylum seekers and refugees.
Community links
- Southwark Carers
If you are a carer in Southwark, this website is for you. It aims to provide you with relevant and accurate information about all aspects of your caring role, and keep you up-to-date with free services and events. - South East London Cancer Network
Easy to understand information for anyone affected by cancer in South East London. - Safer Southwark Partnership
This site tells you about community safety in Southwark and what you can do to make the borough a safer place. - Southwark.TV
A Borough-wide open-access community media service created by Community TV Trust. - Southwark Cyclists
A local campaigning group of the London Cycling Campaign, believing in the ecological and personal health benefits of the use of bicycles for transport.