Links
Professional bodies
General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/
The governing body of UK osteopaths: information on the profession and how to find an osteopath.
British Osteopathic Association (BOA)
http://www.osteopathy.org/
The professional association representing osteopaths: information on the profession and how to find an osteopath.
To find an osteopath
GOsC
http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/find_osteo/
GOsC’s database of registered osteopaths
Osteopathic Appointment Line/Osteopath Network
www.osteopath-help.co.uk/
The Osteopath Network is a large group of UK osteopaths who have helped to establish a website and appointment booking service. The site aims to explain the benefits of osteopathy to prospective patients; and to provide a free help-line service to answer the many questions patients may have about osteopaths and how to make the most of a consultation
Find an Osteopath
http://www.find-osteopath.co.uk/about.asp
Free service helping patients to make an appointment with a local osteopath
Government sources
NHS Direct
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
National Health Service direct helpline for advice (0845 4647) and online information source
Department of Health (DoH)
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
DoH aims to improve the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services.
Self help and health education organisations
Arthritis Care
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Provides information and support to help patients take control of arthritis, and undertakes campaigning for change
Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC)
http://www.arc.org.uk
The Campaign raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions; and to promote education and information about the condition
Backcare
http://www.backcare.org.uk
Backcare is the charity for healthier backs (formerly the National Back Pain Association) and provides books, information, factsheets and articles.
BBC Health
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/
News, articles and topical references relating to health and disease made available by the BBC.
British Medical Association (BMA)
http://www.bma.org.uk/
The BMA is the independent trade union and professional association for doctors and medical students in the UK and overseas, and provides public and patient information.
Eorthopod
http://www.eorthopod.com/public/
A US source of comprehensive patient education materials in orthopaedic medicine
Call 01634 842 583
Fibromyalgia Association UK (FMA UK)
http://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/
FMA UK was established in order to provide information and support to sufferers and their families. In addition, the Association provides medical information for professionals and operates a national helpline.
Get Well UK
http://www.getwelluk.com/
The organisation promotes complementary health care in the UK and aims itself to be the best supplier of complementary healthcare to the National Health Service. It also has a Relief Map on its website showing the availability of complementary health care in the UK.
Grays Anatomy
http://www.bartleby.com/107/
The classic 1918 publication Henry Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body is updated by a web publisher and provides nearly 1250 engravings and a subject index of anatomy and anatomical features.
GP Notebook
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/homepage.cfm
GPnotebook is an online encyclopaedia of medicine that provides a reference resource for clinicians in the UK and internationally.
MedicineNet
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp
MedicineNet is a network of U.S. doctors and allied health professionals working together to provide the public with current, comprehensive medical information, written in easy to understand language.
National Osteoporosis Society
http://www.nos.org.uk
The Society is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in the UK.
Patient UK
http://www.patient.co.uk/
Patient UK aims to be a reliable and comprehensive source of health and disease information, mainly aimed at the UK general public, but of interest to all.
Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health
http://www.fih.org.uk/
The Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health was founded in 1993 by HRH The Prince of Wales to promote integrated healthcare for all.
Other allied professions
British Acupuncture Council
http://www.acupuncture.org.uk/
The British Acupuncture Council is the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture by over 2800 professionally qualified acupuncturists.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/
BMAS is a registered charity established to encourage the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture within medicine for the public benefit. It seeks to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.
Telephone: 01634 842 583
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