Web Directory

» Healthcare Facilities Consortium
   A not for profit company wholly owned by the NHS Confederation, developing and disseminating information systems in the area of estate and facilities management; information about their activities and membership.
   http://www.hfc.org.uk/

» NHS Confederation
   In advance of the NHS Confederation annual conference they have published a series of debate papers designed to stimulate new thinking on future challenges to the health service.
   http://www.nhsconfed.org/OurWork/Policy/Future-of-leadership/Pages/Futureofleadership.aspx/

» NHS History
   Developments in clinical medicine and organisation within the British NHS as described in extracts from the book "From Cradle to Grave: fifty years of the NHS" written by Geoffrey Rivett.
   http://www.nhshistory.net/

» NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
   Assists the NHS in transforming healthcare for patients by developing and spreading new work practices, technology and improved leadership.
   http://www.institute.nhs.uk/

» NHS National Workforce Projects
   Supports NHS organisations achieve workforce objectives; includes resources, information about projects, newsletters, and contact details.
   http://www.healthcareworkforce.nhs.uk/

» National Blood Service
   National blood supply for England and North Wales. Facts about blood donation. Search and find a local blood donor session. Quizzes and games.
   http://www.blood.co.uk/

» National Clinical Assessment Service
   Special health authority part of the NHS's work on quality. Provides a support service when there are concerns over the performance of a doctor or dentist.
   http://www.ncas.npsa.nhs.uk/

» National Institute for Clinical Excellence
   Produces guidance on health technology and clinical practice for England and Wales; on interventional procedures for England, Scotland and Wales; and on public health for England only. Information about their services, procedures, and contacts.
   http://www.nice.org.uk

» National Patient Safety Agency
   Established to identify patient safety issues and find appropriate solutions; offers services in patient-safety reporting (England and Wales), clinical assessment (also Northern Ireland), and ethics research (UK-wide).
   http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/

» New Health Network
   Coalition of individuals and organisations strongly committed to sustainable health service modernisation.
   http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/

» The Big Opt Out
   Website for the NHS Confidentiality campaign, which provides a focus for patient-led opposition the NHS Care Records System. News, information about the new records system, how to opt out, and how to get involved with the campaign.
   http://www.nhsconfidentiality.org/

» The UK Health Technology Assessment Programme
   Site contains details of program's many projects and publications; an NHS national research and development initiative.
   http://www.ncchta.org/

» Tredegar Medical Aid Society
   An account of how a workmen's health scheme in Tredegar became Aneurin Bevan's blueprint for the NHS.
   http://www.cradleofnhs.org.uk/medical.htm