- The National Health Service - http://www.nhs50.nhs.uk/
Official government site, launched to commemorate 50 years of the NHS. Information about the history, function and structure of the NHS.
- NHShistory.com - http://nhshistory.com
Developments in clinical medicine and organisation within the British NHS as described in extracts from the book "From Cradle to Grave: fifty years of the NHS" written by Geoffrey Rivett.
- National Blood Service - http://www.blood.co.uk
National blood supply for England and North Wales. Facts about blood donation. Search and find a local blood donor session. Quizzes and games.
- South Coast Audit NHS - http://www.scaudit.demon.co.uk/
Providing internal audit services to NHS organisations across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South East London.
- Primary Care: NHS Executive - http://www.doh.gov.uk/pricare/index.htm
Primary Care Division of the NHS Executive. Details of the Government's new NHS developments. Primary Care Groups and Trusts, Walk-in Centres, Health Action Zones, PMS Pilots.
- NHS Direct - http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
The 24 hour nurse-led telephone advice service run by the NHS. Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions. When to seek medical help. Advice on healthy living.
- National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assement - http://www.hta.nhsweb.nhs.uk/
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme is one of the largest elements of the National Health Service's Research and Development Strategy and makes an important contribution to developing a knowledge based NHS
- NHS Information Authority - http://www.nhsia.nhs.uk/
The 'special' Health Authority with the responsibility for NHS information technology.
- National Clinical Assessment Authority - http://www.ncaa.nhs.uk/
Special health authority part of the NHS's work on quality. Provides a support service when there are concerns over the performance of a doctor.
- West Midlands Data Quality Team - http://www.dataqualitynhs.org
Information about group created to promote data quality within the NHS by providing information and support to health organisations.
- The NHS Confederation - http://www.nhsconfed.org/
Membership body for organisations comprising the NHS. Includes details of its aims and priorities, events and publications.
- National Institute for Clinical Excellence - http://www.nice.org.uk/
Special Health Authority with the task of systematically appraising health interventions and producing national guidance on effectiveness. Full details of evidence and appraisal processes are supplied.
- NHS Exposed - http://www.nhsexposed.com
A behind the scenes look into the NHS. Written by a doctor and exploring the relationship between professional etiquette and patient care.
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