Useful Links
General Information Links
- nhs.uk- Excellent resourse for information on health promotion, treatments, illnesses, and hospital information
- healthtalkonline.org- Share in other peoples experiences of health and illness
- patient.co.uk- Good resource for information on many medical conditions and medications as well as links to support groups.
- besttreatments.co.uk- Provides up to date research about treatments for medical conditions.
- bbc.co.uk/health- BBC health related news
- https://patient.emisaccess.co.uk- To book an appointment, see your summary record or order medication online
NHS Links
- nhs.uk- NHS choices - see above
- nhsdirect.nhs.uk- NHS direct
- dh.gov.uk- Department of Health
- haringeyccg.nhs.uk- Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group
- wishhealth.co.uk- Primary Care Services to the Urgent Care Centre at the Whittington Hospital
Hospital Links
- whittington.nhs.uk- Whittington Hospital
- royalfree.nhs.uk- Royal Free Hospital
- uclh.nhs.uk- University College London Hospital
- northmid.nhs.uk- North Middlesex Hospital
- moorfields.org.uk- Moorfields Eye Hospital
Social Services/ Advice Links
- haringey.gov.uk- Haringey Council
- spdirectory.org.uk- Supporting People
- dvla.gov.uk- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- dwp.gov.uk- Department for Work and Pensions
- citizensadvice.org.uk- Citizens Advice Bureau
- adviceguide.org.uk- Adviceguide for citizens advice
- legalservices.gov.uk- Legal Services Commission
Mental Health Links
- moodgym.anu.edu.au- Do-it-yourself CBT
- rcpsych.ac.uk- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- opendooronline.org- Counselling service for young people
- IAPT- For SELF REFERRAL to local counselling service
Refugees/ Asylum Seekers Links
- harpweb.org- Health for asylum seekers and refugees
- refugeecouncil.org.uk- Refugee Council Online
- multikulti.org.uk- Welfare information in different languages
Health Promotion/ Screening Links
- cancerscreening.nhs.uk- NHS Cancer Screening Programmes
- nlcn.nhs.uk- North London Cancer network - information on all local cancer serivices
- nlbss.org.uk- North London Breast Screening Service
You will be invited for breast screening at St Ann’s but can request screening at Finchley Memorial Hospital if easier - just ring the number on the invite letter. As part of the age extension programme our surgery has been included in the upper age range arm for randomisation (71 – 73). From June 2011, the age range of women invited was extended to include some 47 to 49 year old women and some 71 to 73 year old women, as part of the age extension, recommended by the Cancer Reform Strategy (2007)
Travel and Infectious Disease Links
- fitfortravel.nhs.uk- Fit For Travel
- hpa.org.uk- information on infectious disease and chemical exposure
Carers/ Diasbility Links
- carers.gov.uk- Information For Carers
- carers.org- The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
- equip.nhs.uk- Electronic Quality Information for Patients
Women’s Health Links
- womensaid.org.uk- Women’s Aid
- womens-health.co.uk- Women’s Health Information
- bpas.org- British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Sexual Health Links
- fpa.org.uk- To find your nearest sexual health clinic
- 4yp.co.uk- Sexual Health Services (for young people)
- playingsafely.co.uk- Information on sexual health
Children and Young People Links
- 331 young people’s centre- Advice, support and counselling for young people
- immunisation.nhs.uk- Information about immunisation
- capt.org.uk- Child Accident Prevention Trust
- surestart.gov.uk- Sure Start
- nspcc.org.uk- National Society for the protection of Cruelty to Children
- thehideout.org.uk- Domestic violence support for children and young people
- playingsafely.co.uk- Information on sexual health
- 4yp.co.uk- Sexual Health Services (for young people)
- opendooronline.org- Counselling service for young people
LGBT links
- openingdoorslondon.org.uk- Befriending service for people aged over 50 who have limited social network and would like to reconnect to the LGBT community.
- galop.org.uk- support for those who have suffered hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse
Alcohol information and advice
- dontbottleitup.org.uk- Alcohol advice
- haga.co.uk- Advice on alcohol
- http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
- https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/To help with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics
Stop Smoking Links