Links to useful government websites
www.citizensadvice.org.uk The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
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www.dh.gov.uk The website of the Department of Health which provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
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http://www.mca.gov.uk/index.htm The executive agency of the Department of Health protecting and promoting public health and patient safety by ensuring that medicines, healthcare products and medical equipment meet appropriate standards of safety, quality, performance and effectiveness, and are used safely.
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www.nhs.uk NHS Choices puts you in control of your healthcare. This website has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Find out about illnesses, tests, operations and treatments. Get advice for common health problems from the self-help guide. Find your nearest opticians, pharmacists, doctors and dentists.
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| www.welshbacks.com Welsh Backs is a joint initiative developed in response to Health Challenge Wales - the nation's challenge to improve health. Welsh Backs aims to reduce the physical burden faced by over two thirds of the population of Wales who will at some time suffer from back pain. Welsh Backs is based on similar initiatives in Scotland and Australia that have been successful in changing beliefs about back pain. Carers Direct Free confidential information and advice for carers. Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles or you can request a free call back. |