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Information sources

This page provides links to a range of sources of information, ordered by specific group or condition.


General information sources

These are set out on a separate page.


Providing information for hard-to-reach groups

Collated information sources designed for people with learning disabilities and black and ethnic minorities
These resources have been brought together by the Cancer Services Collaborative 'Improvement Partnership'.

DH patient information leaflet 'Hepatitis C - Your Questions Answered'
This leaflet has now been published by the DH in a range of languages.


Carers support groups

Crossroads Caring for Carers

Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Carers UK - the voice for carers

Direct Gov - carers


Cancer

Mid Trent Cancer Network website 

Mid Trent Cancer Network - information prescriptions website

Northern Cancer Network website

Royal Marsden website

Cancer Help UK

Cancer network patient information pathways

National patient information pathways


Elderly Mental Health

NHS Direct - mental health

NHS Direct - elderly health

NHS Direct - falls


Long Term Conditions

New toolkit for Long Term Conditions

Asthma UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK have teamed up to produce a toolkit which provides advice and support on all aspects of commissioning for long-term conditions, as well as national guidance, policies and case studies on best practice for commissioners across the UK.

NHS Direct - Arthritis

Arthritis Care

NHS Direct - Asthma

Asthma UK

NHS Direct - COPD

NHS Direct - Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

NHS Direct - diabetes

Diabetes UK

NHS Direct - HIV & Aids

NHS Direct - Hypotension

NHS Direct - Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Multiple Sclerosis Society

NHS Direct - Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease Society


Mental Health

NHS Direct - mental health

Mental Health Care

MIND

Rethink


Sensory Impairment

NHS Direct - Deafness

RNID

NHS Direct - Visual Impairment

RNIB