Self Help - Ilnesses and Diseases
If you are looking at this web site, you are already aware of how easy it is to get information about illnesses and diseases off the web. This page is here to help you get access to some of the best information as possible.
Proceed with caution
As you may already know there is a lot of false information out there. There are a lot of web sites that are outside of the UK.
Here are some sites we think you might find useful:
This site is full of information leaflets; all ordered alphabetically which can be printed off. There are also a full list of self help groups you can access. This web site is sponsored by the NHS and also the Royal College of GPs:
This site is really good for help with diagnosing symptoms and managing illnesses without the need for you to come to see a doctor, this is really useful for common problems like, cough and colds, diarrhoea and vomiting, flu-like symptoms.
There is a great medical encyclopaedia and also this web site has the facility where you can email questions to a doctor to get some advice.There is also help there giving you information about what local medical services are in our area. This web site is managed and looked after by the NHS. This is also attached to NHS Direct where there is a free 24 hour medical help line. You can also telephone: 0845 46 47:
This web site is the home of our Primary Care Trust. These are the people who arrange health services locally. There is a good list of links to hospitals and other health services. However, you cannot gain any information on illnesses:
This is an easy to use web site. It will offer a balanced view of the many common medical conditions: