Health Information Sites
| BBC Health Conditions Database |
This site provides a database on general health conditions.
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| Boots WebMD | Dedicated health centre webpage packed with advice and guidance to help you in your role as a carer, as well as features to help you deal with stress and fatique. |
| Drug3k - Online Drug Encyclopedia |
Online Drug Encyclopedia Featuring detailed information on prescription and medications including description, image drug, use, dosage, storage, precautions, and side effects.
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| EQUIP - Electronic Quality Information For Patients, Families and Carers |
An NHS website which signposts members of the public to useful health and social care websites that have been quality-checked and has a directory of over 4200 support groups and services both national and local to the West Midlands and checked regularly.
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| Hypnotheraphy Directory |
Hypnotherapy Directory lists hypnotherapists who are registered with a recognised professional body and those who have appropriate qualifications and insurance cover. |
| Lower Cholesterol Guide |
Information on lowering cholesterol, cholesterol diet, low cholesterol foods, cholesterol tests and cholesterol medications.
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| Medical Advisory Service |
The remit of the Medical Advisory Service is to provide professional advice and information over the telephone on all aspects of medical and healthcare matters.
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| Muslim Health Network |
The Muslim Health Network aims to improve standards of health and well being within the Muslim community through information, support, news, events, debate and promotion of general health issues. |
| NHS Choices |
NHS information on medical conditions, treatment available, choices for care etc.
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| NHS Direct |
General health information provided on this NHS site.
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| NutraSanus.com |
NutraSanus.com is a non-commercial natural health website that offers information on natural health, health supplements etc. (People taking advice is at their own risk as Carers Information cannot accept any liability for the content of this website.)
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| Repetitive Strain Injury - Safe Computing Tips |
Learn about office ergonomics, workstation ergonomics, computer ergonomics, laptop ergonomics and ergonomic seating. Healthy computing tips about carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury & other muscle pains while using your computer for longer periods of time.
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| Sleep Disorders Guide |
A comprehensive information guide about sleep disorders. Descriptions, symptoms, causes, treatments of various sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, restless legs and narcolepsy.
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| Stop Smoking Tips and Quit Smoking Help |
Stop Smoking is really a tough job. Every smoker wants to quit smoking cigarettes, but finds it difficult to stop smoking. We will teach you the most easy, effective and step by step ways to quit smoking.
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| Surgery Door |
The site gives information on health conditions. There is a section for carers on the site.
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| Vitamins and Nutrition Center |
The website gives information on vitamins, the latest research on vitamins and expert knowledge on tips for proper supplementation.
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| Your Turn Campaigning to Prevent Pressure Sores |
This website is designed to help answer questions about pressure sores - how to understand the causes; how to prevent and treat them etc.
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