Web Directory

» Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards
   Advises the Government on the NHS Consultants' performance and reward scheme. Provides information about administration, and links to specialist disciplines.
   http://www.dh.gov.uk/ab/ACCEA/

» All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health
   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.
   http://www.appg-mentalhealth.org.uk/

» All-Party Parliamentary Group on AIDS
   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.
   http://www.appg-aids.org.uk

» Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
   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.
   http://www.iacoc.org.uk/

» Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment
   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.
   http://www.comare.org.uk/

» Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
   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.
   http://www.iacom.org.uk/

» Directgov: Health and Well-Being
   Official government public information service for health concerns and issues. Includes links to support groups.
   http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing/

» Food Standards Agency
   Provides information on UK food safety - news, regulations, and research.
   http://www.food.gov.uk

» Health Protection Agency
   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.
   http://www.hpa.org.uk/

» Health Service Journal: The New Government
   News of the appointment of Andrew Lansley as the Health Secretary, and articles relating to adminstration by the coalition.
   http://www.hsj.co.uk/topics/new-government

» Health and Safety Laboratory
   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.
   http://www.hsl.gov.uk/

» Health and Safety executive
   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.
   http://www.hse.gov.uk/

» Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)
   Provides information on fertility matters. It includes a plain English guide for patients.
   http://www.hfea.gov.uk/

» Human Genetics Commission
   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 iss
   http://www.hgc.gov.uk/

» Human Tissue Authority
   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.
   http://www.hta.gov.uk/

» Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
   Governmental agency with responsibility for standards of safety, quality and performance. Includes downloadable archives of reports, contacts and plans of location in London.
   http://www.mhra.gov.uk/

» National Institute for Clinical Excellence
   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.
   http://www.nice.org.uk

» Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation
   Popular summary, executive summary and presentation pack for this particular Government initiative. Includes a link to the full version of the White Paper.
   http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4008701

» Tackling Drugs
   Government resource providing information and assistance on issues regarding drug misuse, including health consequences, guidance and statistics.
   http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/

» UK National Blood Service
   Provides information on becoming a donor, where to make a donation, and facts about blood and statistics about UK donations and donors.
   http://www.blood.co.uk/

» United Kingdom Xenotransplantation Interim Regulatory Authority
   Advised the Government on issues concerning the transplantation of animal tissue into humans. Details of their responsibilities, work, membership and reports.
   http://www.dh.gov.uk/ab/Archive/UKXIRA/