Useful links
National Concern for Healthcare Infections
National Concern for Healthcare Infections (NCHI) was formed by a group of individuals who had growing concerns over the issues of Patient Safety and all Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI). NCHI have identified a need to inform, support and represent the interests and safety of patients and all individuals affected by these worrying concerns. They are supported by a vast number of individuals who have all been affected directly or indirectly by medical harm.
Website: http://www.nc-hi.com
Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency is an independent UK organisation that was set up by the government in 2003 to protect the public from threats to their health from infectious diseases and environmental hazards. It does this by providing advice and information to the general public, to health professionals such as doctors and nurses, and to national and local government.
Website: http://www.hpa.org.uk
The Hospital Infection Society
The HIS exists to foster the advancement of knowledge and education of all those who have an interest in the important field of hospital infection.
Their members are creating and disseminating a body of scientific knowledge about the prevention and control of hospital and other healthcare associated infections.
Website: http://www.his.org.uk
National Necrotizing Faciitis Foundation
The NNFF are an organisation based in the USA that aim to educate for public awareness regarding recognition of symptoms and preventative measures, to advocate research and offer resources and support for those affected by necrotising fasciitis.
Website: http://www.nnff.org
Group B Strep Support
A UK based support group aiming to prevent group B strep (GBS) infection in newborn babies.
Website: http://www.gbss.org.uk
ICUsteps
ICUsteps is a charity set up by former intensive care patients and their family members. It aims to promote better support and rehabilitation after a critical illness.
Website: http://www.icusteps.com
British Infection Society / Association of Medical Microbiologists
The British Infection Society formally merged with the Association of Medical Microbiologists to form a new society of over 1400 members. The society exists to promote the science and practice of medicine in relation to infection, and provides support for all infection specialists whether in the field of clinical practice, laboratory medicine, public health, research or education. It is also keen to support trainees in the infection specialties, and furthering research in infection.
Website: http://www.britishinfectionsociety.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For over 60 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. They are committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/
Isabel Healthcare
Isabel Healthcare's mission is to improve the speed and appropriateness of patient care across the world by providing clinicians with practical diagnosis decision support solutions.
Isabel is designed to help clinicians in all settings facing diagnostic uncertainty. It is a dynamic diagnosis checklist system that, for any combination of signs and symptoms, will instantly present back a list of likely diagnoses to consider.
Website: http://www.isabelhealthcare.com
Patient UK
Patient UK was first launched in 1997 by PiP (Patient Information Publications). It started as a directory of UK websites which provided information of health, disease and related issues.
Website: http://www.patient.co.uk
The Infection Prevention Association
The Infection Prevention Society exists to promote the advancement of education in infection prevention and control for the benefit of the community as a whole, in particular by the provision of training courses, accreditation schemes, education materials, meetings and conferences.
Website: http://www.ips.uk.net/
Diseases and Conditions
Find information on more than 7000 diseases and conditions sites.
Website: http://www.diseasesconditions.com
Contact a Family
Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
Contact a Family's vision is that all families with disabled children are empowered to live the lives they choose to live, and achieve their full potential, for themselves, for the communities they live in and for society.
Website: http://www.cafamily.org.uk
Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service
The Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service (TSSIS) provides both members of the public and medical professionals with factual and balanced information on TSS.
Website: http://www.tssis.com
NHS Direct
NHS Direct are a national healthline providing expert health advice, information and reassurance through their telephone service and website.
Website: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Electronic Quality Information for Patients
Electronic Quality Information for the Public is an NHS gateway to quality health and social care information for the West Midlands public.
Website: http://www.equip.nhs.uk
NetDoctor
NetDoctor.co.uk is a collaboration between committed doctors, health care professionals, information specialists and patients who believe that medical practice should be based on quality-assessed information and, wherever possible, on the basis of the principles of evidence-based medicine.
Website: www.netdoctor.co.uk