External Links
Our External Links are listed in alphabetical order below:
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Aerosol Drug Management Improvement Team (ADMIT)
www.admit-online.info
Allergy UK (British Allergy Foundation)
www.allergyuk.org
A charitable organisation that offers information to both the healthcare professional and the patient. Information includes items such as fact sheets, new research, ‘free from’ food lists etc.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
www.aaaai.org
Provides a section for patient information but is mainly aimed at the clinician. The site provides access to research and evidence based clinical guidelines and procedures.
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
www.thoracic.org
Anaphylaxis Campaign
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
A charitable organisation that offers clear precise information to both patients and healthcare professionals. It offers a comprehensive new section aimed at schools.
Arrhythmia Alliance
www.arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk
Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME)
www.asme.org.uk
Encourages innovation and the maintenance of high standards in all phases of medical education. It disseminates evidence of good practice and acts as a forum for exchange of information on medical and healthcare education, through meetings, publications and policy developments.
Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS)
www.arns.co.uk
Free membership for nurses working in primary and secondary care whose main focus is the care of patients with respiratory disease; peer support, annual educational conference, a professional voice.
Association of Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP)
www.artp.org.uk
Professional organisation for respiratory physiologists and technicians. It contains comment and opinion on current issues related to pulmonary function testing and information about training.
Asthma UK
www.asthma.org.uk
Useful patient education materials available in a range of languages: support and advice for health professionals and patients; information on current research, statistics and service provision for asthma.
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British Hypertension Society
www.bhsoc.org
British Journal of Primary Care Nursing
www.bjpcn.com
The British Journal of Primary Care Nursing has been developed specifically to meet the needs of primary care nurses in managing respiratory diseases & allergy, CVD and diabetes. They are the official FREE journals of Education for Health.
British Lung Foundation (BLF)
www.lunguk.org
The charity for patients with respiratory disease. It contains a wealth of useful patient information as well as reports and surveys for health professionals and policy makers.
British Medical Association
www.bma.org.uk
British Medical Journal
www.bmj.com
British National Formulary (BNF)
www.bnf.org
Provides sound up-to-date information about the use of medicines.
British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
www.britishsnoring.co.uk
The aims of the association, founded in 1991, are to promote public awareness that snoring and sleep apnoea are generally treatable complaints and that help is available. They offer information on causes and treatments and have a close working relationship with the medical profession providing them and their patients with our expert help and information.
British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology
www.bsaci.org
Provides information for Scientists, Medics and Healthcare Professionals on areas such as research, government policy, guidelines, services in the UK, including new posts.
British Society for Heart Failure
www.bsh.org.uk
British Thoracic Society
www.brit-thoracic.org.uk
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Cardio Vascular Coalition
http://www.bhf.org.uk/CVC
The CVC is a national coalition of 41 voluntary and professional organisations with an interest in promoting and protecting cardiac and vascular health in England. Education for Health are a member. The interests of the CVC membership cover cardiac and vascular and related conditions - heart disease, diabetes, stroke and kidney disease - from pre-birth to end of life care.
The National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other strategies for stroke, diabetes and kidney disease, have delivered dramatic progress in cardiac and vascular health. However, the 10-year work programme of the NSF for CHD is coming to a close in 2009/2010. On 25 March 2009 the CVC launched Destination 2020: A plan for cardiac and vascular health, the voluntary sector vision for change. Destination 2020 outlines the key principles that should guide a new strategic government approach to cardiac and vascular conditions.
Cochrane Library
http:/www3.interscience.wiley.com
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
www.cftrust.org.uk
Department of Health
www.doh.gov.uk
East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery
www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk
East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery (EMHWD) came into existence on April 1st 2007
and as a result has brought together two pre-existing organisations (Trent and LNR deaneries).
It is an integral part of the Workforce and Provider Development Directorate of the East Midlands Strategic Health Authority (EMSHA). EMHWD works with the Director of Workforce and Provider Development to ensure delivery of a fit for purpose workforce dedicated to providing best possible healthcare for and with the population across the East Midlands.
European Respiratory Society
www.ersnet.org
European Society of Cardiology
www.escardio.org
Essex Cardiac Network
www.essexcardiacservices.nhs.uk
Established in April 2003, the Essex Cardiac Network is an NHS funded initiative designed to make improvements in the way coronary heart disease services are delivered to patients. They work to achieve this by finding new ways to improve the quality of treatment and experience of heart care services.
The Network links clinicians, managers and commissioners involved in every aspect of cardiac care through the NHS system.
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General Practice Airways Group
www.gpiag.org
Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD)
www.who.int/gard
GARD is a voluntary alliance of national and international organizations, institutions, and agencies commited towards the common goal to improve global lung health.
The Global Alliance is part of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global work to prevent and control chronic diseases.
Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
www.ginasthma.com
Resources and guidelines available for health professionals and patients; news about asthma projects and research worldwide.
Global Initiative for COPD (GOLD)
www.goldcopd.com
This is the global guideline network for COPD. The GOLD guideline is updated regularly and the latest update, 2005, is available online.
Guidestar UK
www.guidestar.org.uk
Health Direction Limited
www.health-direction.co.uk
Health & Safety Executive - Asthma
www.hse.gov.uk/asthma
Heart UK
www.heartuk.org.uk
Provides an evidence-based approach to the management of dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular disease and is a useful resource for patients and families as well as health care professionals.
Higher Education Academy
www.heacademy.ac.uk
Hot Courses
www.hotcourses.com
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International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk (ICCR)
www.cardiometabolic-risk.org
This is an academic, independent and multidisciplinary platform. The Chair is a direct response to the soaring rates of abdominal obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease worldwide. It brings together a group of 23 experts that focuses largely on the reasons why patients with excess intra-abdominal (visceral) fat are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-use website can be sourced forinformation on abdominal obesity and cardiometabolic risk, intended for both health professionals and the general public.
International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG)
www.theicprg.org
Practical resources, information, research and international guidelines for healthcare professionals working with respiratory patients in community settings worldwide.
Irish Practice Nurses Association
www.ncnm.ie/ipna
Long-term Conditions Alliance (LTCA)
www.ltca.org.uk
Lung and Asthma Information Agency (LAIA)
www.laia.ac.uk
Up to date information on epidemiological data such as admissions and mortality for a wide range of lung diseases.
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MedicAlert Foundation
www.medicalert.org.uk
MedicAlert is a medical informatics service operating worldwide, 24 hours a day. Individuals with medical problems that could result in a medical emergency where they are unable to communicate with a health professional eg anaphylaxis, epilepsy, diabetes etc, can register. MedicAlert can transmit vital medical information about that individual to a health professional dealing with such an emergency situation.
Met Office (Health)
www.metoffice.gov.uk/health
National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing & Midwifery
www.ncnm.ie
Main functions include monitoring ongoing development of nursing & midwifery specialties and determination of the appropriate level of qualification and experience for entry into specialist nursing and midwifery practice. To formulate guidelines for the assistance of health boards and other relevant bodies in the creation of specialist nursing and midwifery posts and to support additional developments in continuing nurse education by health boards and voluntary organisations.
National Health Service
www.nhs.uk
National Heart Forum
www.heartforum.org.uk
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
www.nice.org.uk
National Library for Health (NLH) - CVD Specialist Library
http://www.library.nhs.uk/cardiovascular/
View and register for the CVDSL eBulletin at: http://www.library.nhs.uk/stroke/Page.aspx?&pagename=BULL31
National Library for Health (NLH) - Respiratory Specialist Library
http://www.library.nhs.uk/respiratory/
National Pharmaceutical Association
www.npa.co.uk
The trade association of the community pharmacies.
National Prescribing Centre
www.npc.co.uk
A health service organisation set up to promote high quality prescribing, and with good information about quality, DH initiatives and new knowledge.
National Respiratory Training Center (US Site)
www.nrtc-usa.org
NHS Confederation
www.nhsconfed.org
Encompasses the range of organisations that make up the NHS. They act as an independent force in the drive for better healthcare by influencing health policy, supporting health leaders through the sharing of information and encouraging good employment practice by NHS organizations.
NHS Heart Improvement Programme
www.heart.nhs.uk
Supports the delivery of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart Disease through the development of cardiac networks.
NHS Institute for Innovation & Improvement
www.institute.nhs.uk
NHS Networks
www.networks.nhs.uk
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
www.nhshealthquality.org
North West London Cardiac Network
www.nwlcn.co.uk
The Cardiac Network in North West London was initially developed in 2003. The Board consists of both clinical and non-clinical representatives from primary care, secondary care, tertiary care, commissioning, public health, the Strategic Health Authority, patient/carers and London Ambulance Service. The network's objective is to bring together clinicians, other professionals and managers from all the organisations so that they can work together to improve services for patients.
Nursing & Midwifery Council
www.nmc-uk.org
An organisation set up by Parliament to ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their patients and clients. It maintains a register of qualified nurses, midwives and health visitors, sets standards for education, practice and conduct, provides advice for nurses, midwives and health visitors and considers allegations of misconduct or unfitness to practise due to ill health.
Open Airways
www.openairways.com
Open University Validation Services
www.open.ac.uk/validate
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Patient Group Directions
www.pgd.nhs.uk
Primary Care Cardiovascular Society
www.pccs.org.uk
Primary Care Electronic Library (PCEL)
www.pcel.info/
Professional Nurse
www.professionalnurse.net
Professional Nurse provides information for nurses covering aspects such as current clinical and political news, articles and features.
RD Learning
www.rdlearning.org.uk
Respiratory North East
www.respiratorynortheast.org.uk
A site for all healthcare professionals who care for respiratory patients and a good way of communicating and sharing best practice. It can also be used to advertise education around the disease. There is a facility to leave messages and comments and also any requests for education.
Respiratory Nurse Association of Ireland (ANAIL)
www.ncnm.ie/anail/courses.asp
Peer support for nurses in Ireland working with respiratory disease, conferences and educational events.
Rotherham Respiratory Group
www.rotherhamrespiratorygroup.com
Training expertise for healthcare professionals, working with Strategic Health Authorities, Foundation and Primary Care Trusts across the Yorkshire and Humber region. All courses are accredited or certificated.
Royal Brompton Hospital & Imperial College - Dept of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
www.lungsatwork.org.uk
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
www.rcgp.org.uk
The academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners aiming to encourage and maintain the highest standards of general medical practice who act as the ‘voice’ of general practitioners on education, training and standards issues.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
www.rcn.org.uk
Represent nurses in the UK and aims to promote excellence in practice. www.practicenurse.org.uk is the website of the Royal College of Nursing's Practice Nurse Forum
Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
www.rcplondon.ac.uk
The College is a professional membership organisation representing the concerns of over 22,000 Fellows and Collegiate Members worldwide. It aims to ensure high quality care for patients by promoting the highest standards of medical practice. It provides and sets standards in clinical practice and education and training, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and advises the Government, public and the profession on health care issues.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB)
www.rpsgb.org.uk
The professional and regulatory body for pharmacists. The primary objectives of the Society are to lead, regulate, develop and represent the profession of pharmacy.
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Skills for Health
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk
South Asian Health Foundation (UK)
www.sahf.org.uk
South East London Cardiac Network
www.selcardiacnetwork.nhs.uk
Sudden Cardiac Death (in the Young) Support Group
www.scdyoung.ie
TB Alert
www.tbalert.org
UK National and International TB charity, which aims to increase awareness and support TB care in the UK and worldwide. It contains information for health professionals and for patients, some translated into a variety of languages. The site also contains information about awareness campaigns, TB policy and the charity’s work internationally.
Tobacco Control Resource Centre
www.tobacco-control.org
UK Federation of Primary Care Research Networks
www.ukf-pcrn.org
UK Stroke Forum
www.ukstrokeforum.org
The UK Stroke Forum, hosted by The Stroke Association, is a coalition of over 20 organisations committed to promoting multidisciplinary stroke research and education to improve stroke care across the UK. One way the Forum works towards achieving this is by running the annual UK Stroke Forum Scientific Conference for over 1,200 healthcare professionals from across the country where members from the multidisciplinary team meet and share ideas on the latest developments in stroke care.
Underoak - UK Training Index
www.underoak.co.uk
Warwick Diabetes Care (Education Alliance for Long Term Conditions)
www.warwick.ac.uk/go/cidc
Details about short courses, and modules, about all aspects of diabetes care. Also carries up-to-date reviews of relevant papers and diabetes hot topics.
Working in Partnership Programme (WiPP)
www.wipp.nhs.uk
WiPP was launched in 2004 under the nGMS to support general practice with capacity-building resources and strategies. In just two years, WiPP has designed, developed, tested and delivered a range of valuable tools, working in collaboration with over 100 NHS and lay organisations. Aimed at primary care professionals, there are online training courses, best practice guides and a workload analysis tool, all of which have been developed to try and create capacity and support NHS professionals.
Our External Links Policy
These external links are purely for information, Education for Health does not adhere to any listed.
Education for Health is not responsible for the content or reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.
Listing shall not be classed as endorsement of any kind. However, we do endeavour to ensure that we only link to high quality Internet information sources.
