While we believe these links may be useful to you, we cannot be responsible for any advice offered on any of these sites. The web carries a lot of useful and accurate information but it also carries a lot of rubbish.
There is no official 'kite marking' for web sites but perhaps the best known code of practice comes from the Health On the Net Foundation. While you should always apply your judgment when browsing the web, seeing the "HONCODE" symbol (see right) suggests that the site should be more reliable than most.
Remember not to believe all you read, beware of people trying to sell you things and look at more than one site. If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn't!
| Patient UK | This is a UK-based web site that provides information on many conditions, some general information about health issues and details of self-help & patient support groups. |
| Heart & Stroke Risk Calculator | This calculator works out your risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next 10 years. If your risk is 10% or more please make an appointment to see one of the practice nurses or doctors. |
| Cancer Risk Calculator | Knowing your risk might help you to identify possible symptoms early when the condition is more amenable to treatment. While this tool is interesting, please make an appointment to see your doctor if you are concerned about any symptoms. |
| Cancer Symptoms | Please see this information from Cancer Research UK. Please see your doctor if you have any suspicious symptoms. |
| Walk-In Centres | This site gives you information about the Walk-In Centres available throughout England. Click on the interactive map to find out more about their services. They are particularly useful for patients away from home. |
| European Influenza Surveillance Service | EISS gives information about the level of influenza reporting throughout Europe. |
| NHS Health Promotion Immunisation Web Site | This NHS site provides information about recommended vaccinations. Check the FAQ section for some information about the MMR vaccine. |
| Macmillan Cancer Support | The Macmillan charity provides valuable care to cancer patients. Visit their web site to learn more about their services. |
| Men's Health Forum | One for the chaps! |
| SmokeFree | The NHS Smoking Helpline has a very useful site. You can also 'phone them on 0800-169-0-169 for an information pack. |