Healthy links

Department of Health: http://www.dh.gov.uk                 

The Department of Health exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England through the provision of health and social care policy, guidance and publications.  

NHS Choices:  http://www.nhs.uk                                            

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.

Surrey PCT: http://www.surreyhealth.nhs.uk                      

Surrey PCT provides a comprehensive range of community services, and they work closely with GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacists to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: http://www.nice.org.uk   

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

Eatwell: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk                                           

Eatwell is the Food Standards Agency's consumer advice and information site. It contains advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health.

Male Health: http://www.malehealth.co.uk      

Packed with tips, advice and details of how men can check their own health and use health professionals more effectively, providing practical resources so men can lead healthier, happier lives.

The British Heart Foundation: http://www.bhf.org.uk  

The British Heart Foundation's vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. They aim to achieve this through their pioneering research, their vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.

Diabetes UK: http://www.diabetes.org.uk                   

Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.

Blood Pressure Association: http://www.bpassoc.org.uk  

The Blood Pressure Association provides a wide range of information to people with high blood pressure, offering advice on medication, home monitoring and lifestyle changes.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents: http://www.rospa.com

RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water.

Walking the Way to Health: http://www.whi.org.uk

WHI aims to encourage people, particularly those who take little exercise, to do regular short walks in their communities. They offer information and support to complete beginners and health/leisure professionals and support over 400 local health walk schemes - find your nearest using their Walk Finder.