Guide to other websites

Alzheimer's Society The UK's leading care and research charity for people with any form of dementia and their carers.
www.alzheimers.org.uk

Arthritis care Information about arthritis and details of the work carried out by Arthritis Care. Also provides details of local campaigns.
www.arthritiscare.org.uk

BackCare UK Charity which helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing advice, promoting self help, encouraging debate and funding scientific research.
www.backcare.org.uk

Cancerbackup Provides high quality and up-to-date information, practical advice and support for cancer patients and their families.
www.cancerbackup.org.uk

College of Occupational Therapists This website is for the British Association of Occupational Therapists as well as the COT. Provides information and guidance for members and to to those who may be interested in occupational therapy as a career or who wish to find out how to access occupational therapy services.
www.cot.co.uk

Diabetes UK The leading charity working for people with diabetes. Funds research, campaigns and helps people to live with the condition.
www.diabetes.org.uk

Embarrassing Problems Information on a range of personal health issues.
www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk

Epilepsy Action Provides information and advice for those living with epilepsy.
www.epilepsy.org.uk

Hernia Resource Center American website providing frequently asked questions and information about surgical treatment for hernia.
www.herniainfo.com

Leukaemia Research Fund Website providing patient information, research, facts and statistics and fundraising information.
www.lrf.org.uk/

National AIDS Trust Making sure the UK does everything it can in the fight against AIDS.
www.nat.org.uk

North American Menopause Society Provides accurate, unbiased information about the menopause.
www.menopause.org

Stroke Association Site which provides information, research and government campaigns relating to stroke issues. Includes details of how to find the nearest Stroke Assocation locally.
www.stroke.org.uk

Talk to Frank Part of a government campaign offering free confidential helpline and advice about drugs.
www.talktofrank.com