Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Government: Health
See also: - Official website of UK Department of Health, the government department responsible for public health issues. Provides material which is primarily for use by health and social care professionals, academics and other interested parties. - Advises the Government on the NHS Consultants' performance and reward scheme. Provides information about administration, and links to specialist disciplines. - Aiming to enable Members of both Houses of Parliament and other interested groups to become better informed about mental health issues. Includes history, achievements, and prospects for future initiatives. - Backbench group of MPs and Peers in the UK Parliament. Reports and publications, news, HIV in Parliament, Parliamentary Meetings, Background, Membership, contact details and links. - Advisory body on matters concerning the potential carcinogenicity of chemicals. Details of the Committee and its activities, with downloadable copies of papers, publications and background materials. - Advisory committee on the health effects of natural and man-made radiation in the environment. Provides FAQs on radiation issues, news, current work and details of the committee itself. - Advisory body on matters concerning the potential mutagenicity of chemicals in the environment. Information about the committee and its work, with downloadable copies of papers and publications. - Official government public information service for health concerns and issues. Includes links to support groups. - Provides information on UK food safety - news, regulations, and research. - Body comprising of centres monitoring infectious diseases, radiation and chemical poisoning, and preparing to respond to emergencies, in partnership with industry. Includes contacts for regional offices and laboratories. - The HSL is an Agency of the Health and Safety Executive which supports HSE in evidence and control of risks to people at work. Overview of service sectors, training and administration. - Site containing leaflets on Hazards at work (some of which are provided in Welsh as well as English), details of HSE research and other publications. - Provides information on fertility matters. It includes a plain English guide for patients. - The UK Government's advisory body on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people and on health care. Its remit is to give ministers strategic advice on the "big picture" of human genetics, with a particular focus on social and ethical issues. - HTA controls the use of organs and cadaver material from people in the UK, by licensing and inspecting research, education and medical organisations. Includes details of governance, applications, transplant donation, legislation and communication. - Governmental agency with responsibility for standards of safety, quality and performance. Includes downloadable archives of reports, contacts and plans of location in London. - Special Health Authority with the task of systematically appraising health interventions and producing national guidance on effectiveness. Full details of evidence and appraisal process are supplied. - Provides information on becoming a donor, where to make a donation, and facts about blood and statistics about UK donations and donors. - News of the appointment of Andrew Lansley as the Health Secretary, and articles relating to adminstration by the coalition. (May 12, 2010) - Advised the Government on issues concerning the transplantation of animal tissue into humans. Details of their responsibilities, work, membership and reports. (December 12, 2006) - Popular summary, executive summary and presentation pack for this particular Government initiative. Includes a link to the full version of the White Paper. (June 01, 1999)
