Web Directory

» 1000 Lives Campaign
   Campaign aiming to prevent 1,000 avoidable deaths in Wales in the next two years.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=781

» All Wales Medicines Strategy Group
   Providing advice on strategic medicines management and prescribing in Wales.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?OrgID=371

» Anthony Wilson Hypnotherapy
   Offers consultations in Swansea, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Whitland. Includes information on hypnotherapy and on the treatment and help provided.
   http://www.anthony-wilson.co.uk/

» Awares (All Wales Autism Resource)
   A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English)
   http://www.awares.org/

» Breast Test Wales
   Breast cancer screening programme. Aims to provide information of interest to both the general public and health professionals.
   http://www.screeningservices.org.uk/btw/

» Bush Healthcare
   Specialists in the supply and service of a complete range of mobility products for the elderly and less able. Shop online or at stores in several locations in South Wales.
   http://www.bushhealthcare.co.uk

» CAIS
   An agency in Wales that provides a range of services to help clients overcome drug or alcohol problems, including counselling, detoxification, and residential rehabilitation.
   http://www.cais.co.uk

» Call Helpline
   Telephone helpline offering emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of North Wales and Powys.
   http://www.callhelpline.org.uk

» Care Forum Wales
   Lobbies for the care sector. Profile, membership information and news.
   http://www.careforumwales.co.uk

» Centre for Economics and Policy in Health
   Based at Bangor University. Conducts research and provide policy support to the National Assembly.
   http://www.bangor.ac.uk/imscar/healtheconomics/

» Clwyd ME Support Group
   Self help support group for people with ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in North Wales.
   http://www.clwydme.net/

» Consumer Focus Wales: Protecting Consumers from E Coli 0157
   Describes progress on the implementation of the Pennington Report in Wales, March 2010.
   http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/assets/4/files/2010/03/CFW-Protecting-consumers-from-E.coli.PDF

» Depression Alliance Cymru
   Supports people affected by depression. Profile, publications, news and events.
   http://www.dacymru.ik.com

» Dr. Catherine Goodwin - Psychology and Counselling
   Based in Risca South Wales, offering counselling for anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression and phobias. Includes qualifications, FAQ and contact.
   http://www.psychologywales.co.uk

» Dyslexia Wales
   Details of a course which helps solve learning problems encountered by dyslexics. Contact information.
   http://www.dyslexiawales.com/

» Eifion Lewis
   Osteopath practicing in Swansea, Gorseinon and Carmarthen. Provides information on osteopathy, its history, the techniques used and the conditions treated, particularly back and neck pain.
   http://www.osteotaff.co.uk/

» Epilepsy Wales
   Organisation aiming to help people with epilepsy in Wales, their families and carers with information and support. Profile and services.
   http://www.epilepsy-wales.co.uk/

» Fitness Wales
   The governing body for exercise and fitness. Specialising in training courses for people who wish to become fitness instructors (ETM, GYM, circuits, and aqua) and personal trainers.
   http://www.fitnesswales.co.uk/

» Freedom of Information Act
   Details of this act within the NHS Wales.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?ORGID=422

» Hafal
   Supports those affected by severe mental illness. Profile, activities and news with local contacts.
   http://www.hafal.org/

» Health Challenge Wales
   Campaign by the Welsh Assembly Government to encourage individuals and organisations to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
   http://wales.gov.uk/hcwsubsite/healthchallenge/?lang=en

» Health Promotion in Wales
   Discover how your lifestyles affect your health. Access professional resources, library, publications and research
   http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/health/ocmo/?lang=en

» Health Solutions Wales
   Information on the organisation and the services that it provides to the NHS in Wales.
   http://www.hsw.wales.nhs.uk

» Hearing Aid Solutions
   Audiologists. Offers hearing tests, a tinnitus management centre and hearing aids with a comprehensive free aftercare service including cleaning and adjusting.
   http://www.hearingaidsolutions.co.uk/

» Internet Generic Sites
   Provides links to a large number of Welsh health related websites.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/

» Kidney Research Unit for Wales Foundation
   Promote renal research and care. Includes fundraising and events, news, past successes, a gallery of celebrities supporting and patients benefiting, information about the Institute of Nephrology, and ways to help.
   http://www.kidneywales.com/

» Lesotho - Wales Health Link
   Charitable organisation that arranges for skill sharing between medical professionals in Wales and Lesotho. Includes information on healthcare in Lesotho, paediatrics and skill sharing.
   http://www.lesothowaleshealthlink.org/

» Mental Health Matters: Wales
   Organisation aiming to promote mental well-being and to ensure that there is a comprehensive range of mental health services available across Wales.
   http://www.mhmbcb.com/

» Mental Health Wales
   Organisation advocating a comprehensive approach to mental health care. Includes information on the provisions available, carers and their rights, legal matters and a forum.
   http://www.mentalhealthwales.net/

» National Public Health Service for Wales
   Information on this service for Wales. A new organisation that brings together the public health resources of the five former health authorities.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=719

» National Service Frameworks (Wales)
   Information on National Service Frameworks (NSFs) that are being developed to address variations in standards of care and to achieve greater consistency in the availability and quality of services, by putting in place mechanisms which will enable best car
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?OrgID=334

» Pen Y Lôn
   Offers occupational health and physiotherapy services. Includes details of the occupational health packages available, the training courses and the physiotherapy services delivered at centres in Ruthin, Wrexham and Mold.
   http://www.penylon.co.uk/

» Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
   Anna Ioannou is a practising psychoanalytic psychotherapist working with both individuals and couples in South Wales. Includes details of her qualifications and the therapy services she offers.
   http://www.walespsychoanalytic.com/

» Real Life Solutions
   Site providing information on male and female home fertility tests and preconception nutritional advice.
   http://www.reallifesolutions.co.uk

» Rolfing Wales
   Offers the Rolf Method of Structural Integration which restores alignment with gravity, improving posture and freedom of movement. Provides information on the treatment, the benefits and what to expect.
   http://www.rolfingwales.co.uk/

» Ron Smith Cancer Appeal
   Cancer treatment centre for North Wales. Helping cancer patients, their carers and children.
   http://www.ronsmith.org.uk/

» Rural Support Wales
   Organisation aiming to provide advice, information and support for people living in rural Wales. Provides information on stress, its prevention and the help available in Wales.
   http://www.ruralsupportwales.org.uk

» Rural Well Being
   Health information service for rural areas. Includes A-Z search of health practitioners in rural counties.
   http://www.ruralwellbeing.org.uk/

» Sleep Apnoea
   Information about a support group based in North West Wales, including past and forthcoming events. Also offers some basic information. [English/Welsh]
   http://www.sleepapnoea.org/

» St David's Foundation Hospice Care
   Provides free specialist advice and support to patients and their families facing a life-threatening illness. Includes details of their residential and home-care services.
   http://www.stdavidsfoundation.co.uk/

» St John Cymru - Wales
   Provides information on this charitable organisation, the first aid training it provides, volunteering and membership. Other services offered include first aid supplies and patient hospital transport.
   http://www.stjohnwales.org.uk/

» Standing Ground Helpline
   Offer support to victims of any type of abuse. Contact details.
   http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/place/gei19/sg/

» The Room
   Welsh Ambulance Services site for young people in Wales. Provides information on children's views, rights, services, community, health and wellbeing.
   http://www.theroom.wales.nhs.uk/

» Therapy Wales
   Offers a wide range of complementary health therapies at clinics in North Wales. Provides information on the different therapies and the qualified professionals.
   http://www.therapywales.co.uk/

» Village Home Care
   Independent agency describes its home care services. [Swansea and Cross Hands]
   http://www.villagehomecare.co.uk/

» Wales Council for the Blind
   Independent umbrella organisation promoting the welfare of blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of blindness. Information about membership, activities, and their Manifesto.
   http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/

» Welsh Assembly Government: Health Commission Wales | Health Commission Wales
   Responsible for planning and funding an appropriate range of high quality, best value specialised services for the people of Wales.
   http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/health/hcw/?lang=en

» Welsh Hospital Pharmacy Training
   Information to illustrate the hospital training places and facilities available for Pre-registration Pharmacists and Clinical Diploma Pharmacists in Wales.
   http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=823

» Welsh Medicines Resource Centre (WeMeReC)
   Source of independent information on prescribing for health professionals working in healthcare in Wales including general practitioners (GPs), community pharmacists, medical and pharmaceutical advisers.
   http://www.wemerec.org

» Welsh Thoracic Society
   Organisation concerned with the respiratory health of patients. Includes overview of research, training, meetings, and contacts at centres throughout the country.
   http://www.welshthoracicsociety.org.uk/