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Knowledge Network
Scotland's source of health knowledge, new faster search, quicker access to journals, articles and books.


Active Scotland
Looking for ways to get active, not sure where to start? Active Scotland is here to get you going. Just type in your postcode and find out what is going on in your area.



BBC health and fitness
Provides excellent information on health, exercise, diet and well being.




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BBC headroom
Aims to raise health awareness and destigmatise mental illness.




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Cancer Information Plus
New website providing high quality, clear and easy to understand information, covering all essential topics.



Chest, Heart & Stroke in Scotland
Aims to improve quality of life of people living in Scotland.



Contact a Family
UK charity for families with disabled children. Information on rare disorders and specific conditions.



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Diabetes UK
Working with people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.




Greater Glasgow and Clyde
A valuable source of information about your local health board including hospitals and visiting times, dentists, GPs and much more.




Have a look at the library catalogue for books on health.


Health Scotland
National agency for improving the health of our population. Lots of useful links.



MacMillan Cancer
Provides practical advice on all aspects of cancer, including medical and financial.




Medlineplus
A comprehensive information database on illnesses.


Mental Welfare Commission
Independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of anyone with a mental illness or learning disabilities.



Looking for information on Renfrewshire mental health services?


NHS Direct
This site is intended for people in England, it does contain some general information and advice.



NHS inform
New one stop national health information service, with a local dimension.



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NHS 24
Confidential health advice and information for people in Scotland.


Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland)
Information on a power of attorney.




Patient UK
Comprehensive,free up to date health information as provided by GPs to patients during consultations.



PERL
Is a unique service, enabling clients across Glasgow and Clyde to have access to high quality health information.




US National Library of Medicine
Links to many databases and a search tool called PubMed giving access to a wide range of health information.




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