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NHS Scotland e - Library
is a comprehensive provider of high quality health information.




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



Contact a Family
A charity which provides information to families with disabled children. Site includes information on specific conditions and rare disorders.



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 Heart
A health project which aims to improve the lifestyle of the people of Paisley.



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



Health Information Plus
One-stop shop to excellent health information and learning resources, including 2 subject specific collections: Diabetes Information Plus and Stroke Information Plus. There is also a dedicated section about public services in Scotland which has been translated into Polish.



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Living life to the full
E-learning website, life skills resource.



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.




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



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




Office of Public Guardian
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.



Surgery Door
Useful site offering a symptoms index along with a discussion of various medications. Practical information on the NHS and support groups.



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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