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This page lists a wide range of websites that provide information regarding many different conditions, diseases and problems. It is provided to allow patients and their families to access information and support when needed. The list is not exhaustive and should be regarded as a work in progress - if their is a website that you feel should be included here, please contact us via our online feedback form, or in person at the surgery. Please note that this list is provided in good faith and that the practice cannot bear any responsibility for the contents of external websites or any adverse outcomes resulting from accessing them.
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| Abortion | See Termination of Pregnancy |
| Alcohol | http://www.wgcada.org West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse based in South Wales & with a branch in Swansea. Provides support to alcohol and/or drug dependent patients & their families including assistance with detoxification & counselling |
| http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous website providing information about their services & an up-to-date search facility for local meetings | |
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Allergies |
http://www.allergyuk.org A site run by registered charity Allergy UK / British Allergy Foundation |
| Alternative Medicine | http://www.internethealthlibrary.com A site produced in association with the Dept of Complementary Medicine at the University of Exeter. Recommended by The Good Web Guide |
| http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/altmed.html Link to the well respected Bandolier Evidence Based Medicine website based in Oxford looking at the evidence supporting several different types of complementary medicine techniques | |
| http://www.chisuk.org.uk The Complementary Healthcare Information Service - UK provides info on numerous different types of complementary medicine modalities, with many articles & a regional directory of practitioners | |
| Alzheimer's Disease | http://www.alzheimers.org.uk Site of the Alzheimer's Society with lots of information about dementia for sufferers & their families/carers as well as info about support groups & local branches |
| http://www.alz.co.uk Site of Alzheimer's Disease International with access to their regular newsletter | |
| Antenatal | See Pregnancy |
| Anxiety | See Mental Health |
| Arthritis | http://www.arc.org.uk Link to Arthritis Research Council site, a registered charity dedicated to curing arthritis. Up-to-date site with news of latest developments & research into arthritis. Access to over 70 publications & leaflets on a wide range of topics |
| http://www.rheumatoid.org.uk The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. Lots of information about rheumatoid arthritis and the many different treatments. Also advice on non-medical aspects such as finance, benefits & insurance | |
| http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/booths/bones.html Extensive evidence-based look at arthritis & related aspects from Bandolier taking in diagnosis, numerous different treatments (including injections & complementary therapies), lifestyle, surgery & osteoporosis | |
| Asthma | http://www.asthma.org.uk Independent charity Asthma UK's website with information on asthma, treatments, news & research. Includes helpful info on using inhalers correctly & asthma attacks. Specific pages for Asthma UK Cymru also |
| http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk The British Thoracic Society website, an organisation for healthcare professionals interested in respiratory medicine. Useful patient information pages & information about smoking | |
| http://www.lunguk.org The British Lung Foundation, providing information & support for sufferers of lung diseases, including asthma | |
| http://www.hse.gov.uk/asthma Health & Safety Executive site dealing specifically with Occupational Asthma. Looks at main causes of Occupational Asthma, employers responsibilities & how the problem is being tackled | |
| http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/asthma/index.shtml Independent patient information site aiming to present information in easily understandable terms. Prepared by UK health professionals | |
| Autism & Autistic Spectrum | http://www.nas.org.uk The National Autistic Society website with information about autism & autistic spectrum disorders for patients, families & carers. Provides regional information about services & support groups in Wales |
| http://www.paains.org.uk Site for Public Autism Awareness, a gentle step-by-step guide to the world of autism including a forum for discussing issues & meeting others | |
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| Back Pain | http://www.backcare.org.uk National Back Pain Association website providing lots of information about back pain. Details of preventative measures & back care advice as well as a telephone helpline & info about support groups |
| http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain Health & Safety Executive website looking at back pain in the workplace including prevention & management strategies | |
| Blood Donation | http://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/english Welsh Blood Service homepage detailing how you can donate blood and information on local centres. You can also enrol as a donor online |
| Blood Pressure | See Hypertension |
| Breast Cancer | http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk A comprehensive and easy to use site with lots of helpful information about breast cancer & related issues. Information on their helpline, peer support & other direct services, with access to their publications library |
| http://www.breakthrough.org.uk The site of Breakthrough, a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through education & research. Lots of information leaflets & publications available | |
| http://www.aabc.org.uk Against Breast Cancer (ABC) - a UK site run by a team based at University College London Hospitals with information on breast cancer & treatments. | |
| http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/breastscreen/index.html Link to the NHS Breast Screening Programme website | |
| Also, see Cancer | |
| Breastfeeding | http://www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk The official NHS website with information about the benefits of breastfeeding, how to breast feed (with excellent photographs) and an extensive resource directory |
| http://www.nct.org.uk Helpful information about breastfeeding (including feeding twins) and lots of other feeding related issues. Also numerous other topics related to pregnancy & parenting | |
| http://www.laleche.org.uk Run by La Leche League, a worldwide organisation. Information on local support groups for breastfeeding mothers & a 24 hour telephone helpline | |
| Bulimia | See Eating Disorders |
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| Cancer | http://www.cancerresearchuk.org An extensive site from a leading UK charity dedicated to cancer research. Lots of information on numerous cancers (including leukaemias & lymphomas) and treatments |
| http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk A leading cancer information charity with over 4500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers | |
| http://www.macmillan.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support website - provide practical, medical, emotional & financial support | |
| http://www.mariecurie.org.uk An organisation dedicated to supporting & caring for cancer patients & their families, providing free nursing care allowing terminally ill patients the choice to be cared for at home | |
| https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/main A site specifically for teenagers diagnosed with cancer with information on several specific conditions | |
| http://www.cancerindex.org The guide to internet resources for cancer, with over 1000 pages | |
| Cerebral palsy | http://www.scope.org.uk The disability organization for England & Wales focusing on CP. Lots of helpful advice & information including downloadable leaflets |
| http://www.bobathwales.org The Bobath Centre, a national charity helping children (& their parents) with CP | |
| http://www.cerebra.org.uk A charity for brain-injured children & young people, based in Carmarthen, with resource library and international parent network for support & information | |
| Cervical cancer | http://www.cervicalcancer.uk.com A site providing information on cervical cancer from symptoms & diagnosis to treatments |
| http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/index.html Information on the NHS Cervical Screening Programme designed to reduce deaths from cervical cancer | |
| http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2739 Cancer Research UK information pages about cervical cancer | |
| Chlamydia | See Sexually Transmitted Infections |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | http://www.lunguk.org The British Lung Foundation, providing information & support for sufferers of lung diseases, including COPD |
| http://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/copd A site looking at COPD & the best available treatments | |
| http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk The British Thoracic Society website, an organisation for healthcare professionals interested in respiratory medicine. Useful patient information pages & information about smoking | |
| http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068705 Information on COPD from Patient UK website | |
| Coeliac Disease | http://www.coeliac.co.uk Coeliac UK website for those with coeliac disease & dermatitis herpetiformis. Information regarding the conditions, treatment, research & access to local support groups (including a Swansea group) |
| Colorectal cancer | http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk A UK charity aimed at raising awareness of colorectal cancer & helping those affected by the disease |
| http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org A charity working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice | |
| http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2786 Cancer Research UK information pages about colorectal cancer | |
| Constipation | http://www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk/analconstipation.htm "Straight talking good advice" about constipation |
| http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/content/pdfs/constipation.pdf Downloadable leaflet providing information about constipation including causes & treatment advice | |
| Contraception | http://www.fpa.org.uk The Family Planning Association, the UK's leading sexual health charity. Lots of information about contraception and sexually transmitted infections |
| Crossroads | http://www.crossroads.org.uk Crossroads offers high quality, flexible respite to Carers of all ages allowing them 'time to be themselves'. |
| Cystic Fibrosis | http://www.cftrust.org.uk An informative site provided by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, a charity dedicated to all aspects of CF. Lots of practical information & support |
| http://www.cysticfibrosismedicine.com A site aimed at patients, families & professionals featuring information, internet search facility, a forum & chat room | |
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=122 NHS Direct information regarding DVT including treatment & prevention |
| http://www.britishairways.com/travel/healthdvt/public/en_gb Specific advice from British Airways regarding travel-related DVT & how to reduce your risk | |
| Dementia | http://www.alzheimers.org.uk Site of the Alzheimer's Society with lots of information about dementia for sufferers & their families/carers as well as info about support groups & local branches |
| http://www.alz.co.uk Site of Alzheimer's Disease International with access to their regular newsletter | |
| http://www.dipex.org/dementia For & about carers of those with dementia | |
| http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/help/memory/index.asp Overview of memory problems & dementia from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, including helpful advice for sufferers | |
| http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk The Mental Health Foundation website - use their search facility to find articles on dementia | |
| http://www.pdsg.org.uk The Pick's Disease Support Group provides information & support for sufferers & their families specifically with Pick's Disease & other fronto-temporal dementias, Lewy Body dementia, alcohol-related dementia & cortico-basal dementias | |
| http://www.ace.org.uk Age Concern - general advice specifically for older patients | |
| Depression | Also see Mental Health |
| http://www.depressionalliance.org An organisation striving to relieve and to prevent this depression by providing information, support and understanding to those who are affected by it | |
| http://www.youngminds.org.uk Young Minds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people up to the age of 25 | |
| http://www.depressionanon.co.uk The Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous - a UK nationwide self-help organisation made up of individual members and groups which meet locally on a regular basis for mutual support. | |
| http://www.mind.org.uk Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Their site features lots of information about depression & mental illness in general | |
| http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk Information on depression featuring the Depression Learning Path & anti-depression self-help program | |
| http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/help/dep/index.asp Patient leaflet from The Royal College of Psychiatrists | |
| Diabetes Mellitus | http://www.diabetes.org.uk Homepage of large self-help charity Diabetes UK with advice & information for diabetics including diet advice & teenage section |
| http://www.diabetes.co.uk a one-stop information portal for diabetics with access to a wide range of topics related to diabetes | |
| http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/Diabetes/fs/en Dept of Health site outlining Policy & Guidance regarding diabetes including the National Service Framework | |
| http://www.jdrf.org.uk Site of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation dedicated to helping those with Type 1 diabetes, particularly children, with an emphasis on finding a cure | |
| http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=GuidelineG NICE guidance on managing blood glucose in Type 2 diabetes | |
| Diet | http://www.doh.gov.uk/fiveaday Dept of Health site examining the benefits of eating at least five portions of fruit & vegetables a day |
| http://www.eatwell.gov.uk Food Standards Agency advice on healthy eating & healthy lifestyle choices | |
| http://www.salt.gov.uk/index.shtml Food Standards Agency advice regarding dietary salt intake | |
| http://www.bdaweightwise.com British Dietetic Association website with unbiased, easy to follow advice, hints & tips based on up to date evidence, to help | |
| http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk Dept of Health website listing several healthy eating/lifestyle websites | |
| Down's Syndrome | http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk Website of Down's Syndrome Association, a charity dedicated to all aspects of successful living with Down's Syndrome |
| http://www.down-syndrome.info The Down Syndrome Information Network providing access to a range of information resources & online services | |
| http://www.dh.gov.uk/downssyndrome Dept of Health guidance on screening for Down's Syndrome | |
| Dyslexia | http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk The British Dyslexia Association working towards a dyslexic-friendly society to allow dyslexic people to reach their full potential. Features Readspeaker & Browsealoud |
| http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/extra328.html British Dyslexia Association checklist for adults who think they may have dyslexia. The site also has a checklist for parents who feel their child may have dyslexia | |
| E |
| Eating Disorders | http://www.first-steps.org A charity that aims to help those with eating disorders, as well as phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety & panic attacks |
| http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/help/anor/index.asp Information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists | |
| http://www.edauk.com The Eating Disorders Association, helpful advice about a range of eating problems | |
| http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk The Mental Health Foundation, a site that provides lots of information on a wide range of topics | |
| http://www.oagb.org.uk Overeaters Anonymous, providing support for patients suffering from Compulsive Overeating | |
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| H |
| Hypertension | |
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| Mental Health | |
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| Pregnancy | |
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| Sexually Transmitted Infections | |
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| Termination of Pregnancy | http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/aboutabortioncare.pdf "About Abortion Care: what you need to know" from The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists" |
| http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpnow/abortion/index.htm Advice from the Family Planning Association | |
| http://www.bpas.org A leading provider of abortion services in the UK with a national network of consultation centres & clinics | |
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