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This NHS website can help people understand why they should aim to eat five or more fruit and vegetables a day and includes recipes.
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Local charity supporting research into musculo-skeletal conditions affecting the people of Norfolk.
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Action for Sick Children is the UK's leading children's healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that sick children always receive the highest standard of care possible.
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AOP is a national charity providing support for people affected by chronic pain, either as a sufferer or a carer/relative.
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Action on Pre-eclampsia is a UK based charity set up in 1991. We help and support women worldwide who have had or who are worried about pre-eclampsia.
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Age UK formerly known as Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. We provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government.
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Age UK Norfolk (formerly Age Concern Norfolk) is an independent charitable organisation with over 60 years experience dedicated to promoting the well-being of all older people throughout the county of Norfolk and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
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NHS website offering information and advice about alcohol.
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Alcohol Concern website with information about alcohol-related health problems.
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Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Amicus is the UK's largest manufacturing, technical & skilled persons' union, with over 1.2m members in the private & public sectors.
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This site provides useful information for cancer patients, their friends and relatives and interested members of the public from Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
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The East Anglian Air Ambulance - codenamed Anglia One - is a fully medically equipped helicopter serving the people of Norfolk and it relies on charitable donations.
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This is the Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
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The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting sufferers of aplastic anaemia and allied disorders.
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ARC is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process.
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The Arrhythmia Alliance works to raise awareness of cardiac arrhythmias and to promote timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias leading to an improved quality of life.
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The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance is the UK umbrella association bringing together support groups, professional bodies and research organisations in the field of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Arthritis Care is the largest UK-wide voluntary organisation working with and for all people with arthritis. They aim to promote independence and empower people with arthritis to live positive lives as well as raise awareness of the condition.
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This website is for anyone who wishes to know more about arthritis, the charity and how to help find the cure.
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Arthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis. Were working to take the pain away for sufferers of all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. Well do this by funding high class research, providing information and campaigning.
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The aim of Ask About Medicines is to achieve lasting change by encouraging better communication between people and their health professionals, and improving the depth and quality of medicines information.
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Our aim to promote the physical and psychological health of mothers and children through education in the techniques of breastfeeding.
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The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists is the national organisation of Consultant Physicians in Britain who specialise in Diabetes Mellitus.
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Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.
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Norfolk's At Home Not Alone website provides information on a range of services focused on supporting older people to feel confident in their own homes.
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The Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA), is an international charity which provides information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
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The Baby Friendly Initiative is a programme of UNICEF and the World Health Organisation which works with health services to support parents with baby feeding.
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The charity for healthier backs, aims to: be a source of independent, evidence based-information about the causes, treatments and management of back pain.
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Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage open access to treatment choice for those affected by bowel cancer. Through our work we aim to save lives from this common cancer.
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This website can help patients find out which treatments really work. The information comes from the British Medical Journal's worldwide survey of the best, most up-to-date medical research, used by doctors everywhere.
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The Big C Cancer Support and Information Centre (Big C Centre) is a purpose-built centre based within the grounds of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH).
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The Big C Appeal is Norfolk and Suffolk's local cancer charity. They are raising just over £1.1million for a Family Cancer Information and Support Centre at NNUH.
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BLISS, the premature baby charity, is dedicated to making sure that more babies born prematurely or sick in the UK survive and that each one has the best possible quality of life.
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Bowel Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness, improving the quality of those affected and ultimately, reducing deaths from bowel cancer the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK.
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The UK's leading provider of Breast Cancer Information and support - for both men and women
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This website is co-ordinated by the Department of Health and has been launched as part of the National Breastfeeding Awareness Week activities.
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NHS Norfolk's breastfeeding support Google map to make it easier for professionals and parents to find their nearest local support.
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The British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine was established in 1967 and promotes professional standards for doctors in A&E departments.
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The British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT) is a registered charity whose aim is to advance and promote the study and general knowledge of the treatment of the hand.
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BAAPS supports advancement of education in, and the practice of, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit
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The professional body promoting day surgery in the UK.
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This website is provided by the British Association of Dermatologists as a source for members of the public searching for reliable information about the skin and skin diseases.
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The British Association and College of Occupational Therapists aims to provide a clear identity for all its members.
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The Association is the professional representative body for plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the UK, and provides information on plastic surgery for the general public, patients and the medical profession.
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A website offering information leaflets for patients about allergy to substances they may come into contact with.
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The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, was formed to provide training and facilities for Dietitians.
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Epilepsy Action is a working name of the British Epilepsy Association. The British Epilepsy Association is a Registered Charity designed for Epilepsy sufferers.
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The British Heart Foundation is Britain's leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease - the UK's biggest killer.
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The national charity seeks to advocate on behalf of these groups of people, increase awareness and understanding, as well as fund medical research into the causes and treatment of liver disease.
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The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease.
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The British Medical Association is a professional association of doctors, representing their interests and providing services for its 128,000 members.
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The bmj.com website contains the full text of all articles published in the weekly BMJ since January 1994 as well as material unique to the website.
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The Foundation promotes the nutritional wellbeing of society through the impartial intrepretation of scientifically-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Website for the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society that contains information for patients about common problems that are dealt with by oculoplastic surgeons, what to expect in clinic and what the treatments involve.
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The British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society is an organisation of Anaesthetists, Ophthalmologists and other clinicians.
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The British Orthodontic Society is a charity which aims to promote the study and practice of orthodontics,
maintain and improve professional standards in orthodontics, and encourage research and education in orthodontics.
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An alliance of professionals advancing the understanding and management of pain for the benefit of patients.
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The British Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest independent humanitarian organisation.
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The British Sjögren's Syndrome Association is a registered charity that aims to; educate people about Sjogren's Syndrome, raise awareness surrounding its existence and symptoms, support research into its cause and treatment.
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BSPAR (British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology) is a specialist society linked to the RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health), with membership open to all health care professionals involved in the care of children and adolescents by Paediatric Rheumatology departments in UK and Ireland.
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The professional body for Rheumatologists in the UK.
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The professional representative body for hand surgeons in the UK - gives an overview of the work of the Society and also gives authoritative advice on topics within this specialty of care.
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Useful and authoritive information for members of the Society, others working in respiratory medicine, and general visitors.
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Busy Bees is a national childcare provider and runs a 100-place nursery on site at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
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Information about renal transplants that are undertaken at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
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Website of Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, offering a range of regional specialist services.
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CancerJOBS.net has been launched by cancerBACUP and The Internet Corporation as the definitive recruitment site for cancer-related vacancies.
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Welcome to Cancer Research UK. This website is for anyone who wishes to know more about the charity, about cancer, or how to play a part in our vision to cure cancer faster.
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National co-ordinated cancer screening programmes within England.
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Carsharenorfolk.com has been set up to provide a free matching service for all those who live, work and travel in and around Norfolk. This site matches you up with potential partners. Once matched, you can choose to share as little or as often as you like, with whoever you like!
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The Cardiomyopathy Association offers information and support to families affected by the heart muscle disease cardiomyopathy.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC replaced the Healthcare Commmission from 31 March 2009.
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This website is part of the Government's commitment to carers and it provides details of the services or benefits affecting carers.
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This site separates out resources for COREC's different client groups:patients and the public, the REC community and applicants; while maintaining its status as a one-stop shop for all REC-related information.
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Would you like loads of ideas and help to give your family a happier, healthier future? Then you already know why you should join Change4Life. As part of Change4Life, you will receive tons of helpful information, games, tools, tips and a free welcome pack.
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Changing Faces is a UK charity that supports and represents people who have disfigurements of the face or body from any cause.
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The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.
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The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 40,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants.
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In Norfolk and some of North Suffolk, the part of the NHS that helps people with their psychological, psychiatric, emotional and behavioural difficulties is called the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We help children and young people with difficulties such as feeling low in mood or feeling very worried.
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A listening service that offers emotional support to all those affected by the death of a child.
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Children First is a national website project working with children's hospitals and departments across the NHS to provide support and information around child health.
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The Childrens Chronic Arthritis Association (CCAA) is the leading charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.
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This website is for carers and offers support and concern for one another, especially for our new members.
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Choose and Book is a national service that will, for the first time, combine electronic booking and a choice of time, date and place for first outpatient appointment. By the end of 2005 it will be available to all patients in England requiring elective care.
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Cignificant is part of the national network of NHS Stop Smoking Services, and is here to help people in Norfolk stop smoking.
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The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. From its origins in 1939 as an emergency service during World War II, it has evolved into a professional national agency.
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City College offers the same potential learning and benefits to students of 16 or 60 whether studying to move on to university, a job or just studying for the joy of learning.
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Norwich City Council website containing information about services and facilities in and around the Norwich area.
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Coeliac UK supports people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis in the UK. Membership is free to those who have been medically diagnosed.
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Website for the professional body for all registered Occupational Therapists and associate members.
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Contact a Family is a national registered charity, founded in 1979, for families with disabled children. At our heart is a unique and powerful combination of expert and comprehensive knowledge about rare disorders and all aspects of disability.
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Formerly known as the "Digestive Disorders Foundation" - a useful website for patient information leaflets.
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Counselling Directory only lists qualified/registered counsellors/psychotherapists. Every member must submit copies of qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body.
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Anyone can contact Cruse if they want to talk about themselves or someone they know who has been affected by a death.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dealing with all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis.
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Canaries legend Darren Huckerby's charitable trust which supports community events and contributes to good causes across the county of Norfolk.
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Deaf Connexions is a voluntary organisation working in Norfolk to provide a range of services to support deaf people and their families through the provision of information, and communication support.
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National charity that supports deafblind people, povides support to overcome isolation, live indepently and enjoy many activites.
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The Department of Health's purpose is to support the government to improve the health and well being of the population.
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Department of Health website with information and resources regarding Pandemic Flu.
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The Department invests in research to support government objectives for public health, health services and social care, as well as contributing to the government science strategy.
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Dermatology.co.uk is an independent website providing and educational resource for skin conditions and their treatment to patients, the public and health professionals.
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Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes. We fund research, campaign and help people to live with the condition.
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Diabetesbible is an open-access educational website aimed at junior doctors, GPs, and specialist nurses. It provides practical advice on diagnosis and managment of all forms of diabetes as well as a wide range of diabetes complications.
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Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.
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Home Office website offering people facing domestic violence access to support groups (including refuges).
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The website of a charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.
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Dr Foster is an independent organisation which collects and analyses information on the availability and quality of health services in the UK.
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This guide provides information to enable you to compare our services and standards to other hospitals throughout the UK and is designed to help you and your GP find the best possible hospital care.
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This alcohol industry website is provided by the Portman Group and is designed to help find information about alcohol and drinking, from fascinating facts to practical tips, to suit all kinds of people and occasions.
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Official website of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency and contains driver information about medical conditions, driving licences, learning to drive, entitlement to drive, etc. It is your responsibility to inform the DVLA if you have a condition that may affect driving.
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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that affects over 40,000 people in the UK.
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Early Menopause UK was set up in July 2003 to help all women going though the menopause, especially those going through it early.
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East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families throughout their experience for caring for children with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses.
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The East of England Ambulance Service covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Post graduate training for doctors and dentists in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
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The NIHR Diabetes Research Network (DRN) is part of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network, and forms part of the UK Clinical Research Network. The Networks support and deliver high quality clinical research studies.
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Eat well, be well. Helping you to make healthier choices, from the Food Standards Agency.
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Electoral Reform Services (ERS) is the world's leading independent supplier of ballots and election services.
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Embrace Young Mums is a small charity based in Norwich, which provides support to pregnant teenagers and teenage mums.
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The website is a new online guide to endocrinology diagnosis and management, that has been developed by the staff of the department of Endocrinology at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This grew out of work they have done over the last two years, to streamline and improve the care of patients referred to their department, and to help with the training of the endocrinology registrars.
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The UK Clinical Ethics Network provides information and support to both developing and existing clinical ethics committees within the health service.
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The NNUH Facebook site. Facebook is a form of online social networking.
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The website of the FPA (formerly the Family Planning Association)
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The First Eastern Counties website encompassing bus and rail networks.
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The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
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The website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - includes health and travel advice for people going overseas.
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A landmark Millennium building in the city centre, home to the city's main library, the BBC, restaurants, bars and visitor attractions.
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The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) is one of the UK's leading baby charities working to prevent infant deaths and promote baby health.
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This Ministry of Justice website explains how the Freedom of Information Act can be used by the public to seek information from public authorities.
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The GMC is the regulator of the medical profession. Our purpose is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the community by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.
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An NHS website offering all the advice, information and support you need to stop smoking and stay stopped.
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Go Folic! calls on all women who might become pregnant to take folic acid each day, as recommended by the NHS because it helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.
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The London hospital is a national centre for specialist care of children.
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Great Yarmouth and Waveney PCT was established on the 1st of October 2006 as a key part of the Government's reforms to build a patient-led NHS and strengthen commissioning activity.
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The Gunn Appeal Parent Support line and website was launched in 2004 to provide an opportunity for families and carers of children with leukaemia and cancer to access support from trained volunteers who have faced the same difficulties.
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Website offering help, support and information for those affected by Haemochromatosis (Iron Overload Disorder)
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The Haemophilia Society is the only national and independent organisation for all people affected by bleeding disorders. The Society is led by affected people and works in close partnership with the NHS.
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The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
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Health Enterprise East (HEE) is the NHS innovation hub for the East of England (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk).
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The Health Professions Council (HPC) is the independent, UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training, performance and conduct of the 12 healthcare professions that it regulates.
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is dedicated to protecting people's health and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, chemical hazards, poisons and radiation hazards.
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Health Protection Agency website regarding Pandemic Flu.
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The Health Service Ombudsman looks into complaints made by or on behalf of people who have suffered because of unsatisfactory treatment or service by the National Health Service (NHS).
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Heartline Association offers help and support to children with heart disorders and to their families.
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Hospedia is the company that provides NNUH with patients' bedside entertainment centres, imcluding telephone, TV, radio, Internet and email access.
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD) is the only National Health Service (NHS) Hospital dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases and travel related infections.
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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.
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HRN provides a befriending and entertainment service to patients and is based on site at the NNUH. HRN Broadcasts 24/7. For your request and/or visit Tel. 01603 454585.
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The HFEA regulates and inspects all UK clinics providing IVF, donor insemination or the storage of egg sperm or embryos.
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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.
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Infertility Network UK is a national charity for those experiencing fertility problems, offering face-to-face and telephonic support and information at regional and national level.
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IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the UK. Its aim is to promote and develop biomedical science and its practitioners
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IDSc works collaboratively with other health care organisations and government departments in developing standards and guidelines for the safe and effective decontamination of reusable medical devices.
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The Institute of Food Research (IFR) is the UK's only integrated basic science provider focused on food, and is publicly funded to carry out independent basic and strategic research in food safety, nutrition and food materials science.
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Website of the professional body promoting the various ways in which physics and engineering contibute to medicine.
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The Intensive Care Society was founded to bring together clinicians whose main interest is caring for critically ill patients.
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This website is a comprehensive source of up-to-date news and information about glaucoma, an eye condition which can lead to blindness if not treated.
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INTRAN is a multi-agency organisation that provides interpreters for people in Norfolk who need interpreters to communicate with and access public services
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Promoting public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
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The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages the district hospital serving the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area.
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Justvisiting lets friends and relatives keep up to date on a loved one in hospital. Justvisiting is a not-for-profit, secure, confidential and FREE online service here at justvisiting.com - the sharing network for caring people.
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The charitable donation page on Justgiving for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals.
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The Justgiving donation page for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Whether you have already undergone breast reconstruction or are contemplating undergoing surgery you have come to the right place. We aim to provide details of your local support group.
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Under the Government's Key Worker Living scheme, financial assistance can be offered by Orbit Housing Association to hospital staff looking to get on the property ladder. The website explains who's eligible and how to apply.
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KIDNEY CANCER UK aims to provide UK kidney cancer patients and their carers with improved access to reliable information about kidney cancer and its treatment, and to establish a network of individuals and groups capable of offering mutual support.
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Up-to-date with news and the latest timetable information for Konect Services
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Our aim is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education.
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Leeway provides a range of services to women and children fleeing domestic violence.
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For those whose lives have been affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and the allied blood disorders.
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The Look Good Feel Better Programme is a free cancer support service for women living with cancer.
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LUPUS UK is the only national registered charity supporting people with systemic lupus and discoid lupus and assisting those approaching diagnosis.
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The Lymphoma Association provides emotional support and information on a range of issues to anyone with lymphatic cancer.
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Macmillan Cancer Relief is a UK charity that works to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer.
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The Macular Disease Society aims to build confidence and independence for those with central vision impairment.
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The MUSTlearn Training CD-ROM is aimed at anyone who cares for someone else; either in an institution or in their own home.
You may be a healthcare professional, a carer or even a relation.
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The Marfan Association UK's goal is to increase awareness amongst the medical profession, thus saving lives through early diagnosis, whilst providing support for patients, their families and medical professionals around the world.
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Information about nursing care in the home for those terminally ill with cancer.
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The Matthew Project, based in Norwich, provides counselling, advice, information and support services for those in need, especially those with problems relating to drug misuse or alcohol abuse, with the aim of improving their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
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Medic Care - staff discounts available to all NHS Trust employees and Foundation Trust members.
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The executive agency of the Department of Health protecting and promoting public health and patient safety by ensuring that medicines, healthcare products and medical equipment meet appropriate standards of safety, quality, performance and effectiveness, and are used safely.
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A research site containing information on topical issues, clinical research, research grant schemes, fellowships etc.
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Medicines information web site provided by Datapharm Communications Ltd that aims to improve public health and safety.
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Offers support and info to people dealing with Menieres Disease.
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This is the website of the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire Hub of the Mental Health Research Network.
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The Charitable Trust exists to raise funds and provide financial support to the National Macmillan Mesothelioma Resource Centre (known as Mesothelioma UK)
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Monitor regulates NHS foundation trusts, making sure they are well-managed and financially strong so that they can deliver excellent healthcare for patients.
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The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them.
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Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth, tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma.
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Multimap.com is Europe's most popular mapping web site, including street-level maps of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the US.
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The Multiple Births Foundation (MBF) was founded in 1988 and aims to improve the care and support of multiple birth families through the education of all relevant professionals.
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The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK.
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The MS Trust is a leading independent UK charity for people with MS, their families and friends and for all health professionals who work with them.
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The My Norfolk project website aims to transform the way the public and voluntary sector deliver services online and offline, by designing them around the needs and interests of the citizen.
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Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma and its related disorders.
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The National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) has produced this website to answer the questions patients most frequently ask. It also contains practical advice.
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The National Association of Deafened People was founded as a charity in 1984 by a group of deafened people who felt that their needs were only partly catered for by existing organisations.
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The National Association of Estate Agents is dedicated to the goal of professionalism within high street estate agency.
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The National Audit Office scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament and is totally independent of Government.
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The National Blood Service is part of the NHS, and we guarantee to deliver blood, blood components, blood products and tissues from our 15 blood centres to anywhere in England and North Wales.
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The NCT aims to help all parents enjoy an experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood which enriches their lives and gives them confidence in being a parent.
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We aim to review medical clinical practice and to make recommendations to improve the quality of the delivery of care.
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Provides information on all aspects of childhood deafness, can also help with practical advice.
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Britain's only scheduled coach network, carrying more than 12 million passengers each year to around 1200 destinations throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
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Operated by National Express East Anglia covers railway stations and services between London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich as well as local services starting and finishing in Norwich and Ipswich including all stations to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Sheringham, Felixstowe, Cambridge and Peterborough and services to Harwich International.
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The National Institute for Clinical Excellence works on behalf of the National Health Service and the people who use it. We make recommendations on treatments and care using the best available evidence.
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The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has been established by the Department of Health to deliver the Government's R&D strategy 'Best Research for Best Health'
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An online library about health and medicine based in the United States.
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The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)is the only national charity dedicated to supporting people with osteoporosis, promoting bone health and funding research into osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
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National Pathology Week takes place in November each year. The week has been set aside to promote the role of pathology in the UK. National Pathology Week aims to highlight pathologys impact on the health of the population.
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The NPSA improves the safety and quality of care through reporting, analysing and learning from adverse incidents and 'near misses' involving NHS patients.
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Better information leading to better health and care for every patient is at the heart of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT).
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NRR is a database of ongoing and recently completed research projects funded by, or of interest to, the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS), contributed to by approximately 350 organisations (NHS Trusts, national and regional funding programmes, universities, charities) in England, Scotland and Wales.
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This is a patient-led national charity focusing entirely and specifically on Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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The UK's leading epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy.
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A site giving information on a national network of cancer research centres, embedded in the NHS, sharing knowledge and resources for the benefit of cancer patients.
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Natural Therapy For All is an online directory listing therapists and dentists (counsellors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists etc) all over the UK. All the practitioners registered with us will have a relevant qualification and insurance cover or proof of registration with a professional body, so we are assured of their professionalism. The site also has a wealth of information about various types of distress that therapies can help, as well as a blog about the latest health news.
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Natural Therapy For All is an online directory listing therapists and dentists (counsellors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists etc) all over the UK. All the practitioners registered with us will have a relevant qualification and insurance cover or proof of registration with a professional body, so we are assured of their professionalism. The site also has a wealth of information about various types of distress that therapies can help, as well as a blog about the latest health news.
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Information about the neonatal network in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire with information for parents and professionals.
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The website of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
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DermNet is the website of the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. They aim to present authoritative facts about the skin for consumers and health professionals.
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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) was established as a Special Health Authority in October 2005. Its remit is the provision of a reliable, efficient supply of blood, organs and associated services to the NHS.
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The website of the national programmes for NHS cancer screening.
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The NHS Centre for Involvement works with NHS staff and organisations to work with patients and the public better and help make changes based on their information.
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This site connects you to your local NHS services and provides national information about the NHS. Find out what the NHS is, how the NHS works, and how you can use it.
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The Confederation brings together the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS.
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The NHS cord blood bank was set up in 1996 to collect, process, store and supply cord blood. Our work is for the sole purpose of providing a life saving product from something that is normally thrown away.
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NHS Direct Online is a website providing high quality health information and advice for the people of England. It is unique in being supported by a 24 hour nurse advice and information helpline.
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The Strategic Health Authority is the regional branch of the Department of Health and is responsible for the performance of the NHS in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
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NHS Employers represents trusts in England on workforce issues and helps employers to ensure the NHS is a place where people want to work.
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NHS Evidence provides access to selected, quality health and soical care evidence and best practice.
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A site where you can find out all about the work done by the HTA programme.Search the site for HTA studies, details of ongoing work, and information about methods of working.
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The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement supports the NHS to transform healthcare for patients and the public by rapidly developing and spreading new ways of working, new technology and world class leadership.
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The NHSLA is a Special Health Authority (part of the NHS), responsible for handling negligence claims made against NHS bodies in England and has an active risk management programme to help raise standards of care in the NHS.
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The website of the NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) which screens all newborn babies across the whole of England for hearing problems.
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NHS Norfolk (Norfolk Primary Care Trust) was established on 1 October 2006 and covers most of the county, excluding the area around Great Yarmouth.
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At NHS Blood and Transplant (formerly UK Transplant) we are doing everything with one focus - to save or improve the lives of thousands of people every year through organ transplantation. Also find out more about becoming a donor with the NHS Blood and Transplant website.
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NHS Professionals is the national approach to managing and providing temporary staffing solutions to the NHS and one of a series of initiatives designed to strengthen and support the NHS workforce.
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The role of NHS Puchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) is to act as a centre of expertise, knowledge and excellence in purchasing and supply matters for the health service.
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The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity that exists to promote the welfare and interests of retired NHS staff and was established in 1978.
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Union catalogue for the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital libraries.
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NNAB provides extensive support, equipment and information for people with visual impairments.
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The NNBMS is a Friendly Society established in 1786. It is only open to medical practitioners in Norfolk, and provides help to members in need.
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Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is a partnership between the former Norfolk Mental Health Care NHS Trust and Norfolk and Suffolk county councils, providing equitable mental health services that address individual needs.
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The group supports men with prostate cancer and their families. We hold open bi-monthly meetings at NNUH.
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The Norfolk ACPC is committed to provide children and young people in need of protection or support with services which will protect them from harm.
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The aim of Norfolk County Council Social Services is to help parents look after their families - particularly in times of trouble - and make sure that children are properly cared for. Where there is a risk that a child is in danger of abuse or serious neglect the law says Social Services must always intervene. In other situations where a family needs support or additional services to help the them cope, Social Services may be able to help or offer advice, or may ask another professional like a health visitor or a voluntary agency to help.
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NHS Norfolk website raising awareness of the sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia.
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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) provvides NHS health and care to local people within in local communities - we are part of the communities we serve and we have a proud tradition of providing excellent health and care locally.
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Norfolk County Council is the local authority for Norfolk. We provide a wide range of services for people who live, work, do business or visit here. They include education, social services, highway maintenance, waste disposal, libraries, museums, fire and rescue, economic development and trading standards.
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The site describes the services available from Norfolk County Council Children's Services Sensory Support team.
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NDA provides details of support and advice for the hard of hearing. Offers training in BSL, lip reading, help with hearing aids and employment services.
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An interventional research study that aims to screen people at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and establish whether the disease can be prevented.
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As well as links to national organisations, this website will inform you about drugs use, alcohol use and services specific to the Norfolk area.
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Information about anorexia & bulimia nervosa and compulsive eating disorder for sufferers, carers and professionals in Norfolk.
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The Norfolk Family Justice Council is a network of professionals and organisations all involved in the Family Justice system.
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The Norfolk Heart Trust (NHT) was established in 1994 and set out to raise money "for the relief of sickness in the County of Norfolk and the City of Norwich with particular emphasis on heart disease."
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Norfolk LINk is an independent organisation, our volunteers listen to Norfolk people and aim to influence and improve the health and social care services in Norfolk get involved and make a difference. To learn more or tell us what you think visit www.norfolklink.org.uk
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Website for victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence. Please use the links and information on these pages to get the help and advice you need.
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The purpose of the Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire Critical Care Network is to ensure equity of access and care for critically ill patients across the three counties.
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A voluntary group of parents and friends who offer support for families, raise funds for local hospitals and organise fun activities for children with diabetes.
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The NNREC is an independent charity covering the county of Norfolk. We work in partnership with communities, local, regional and national statutory & voluntary bodies to address issues of inequality and discrimination.
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The Norwich Carbon Reduction Trust (ncrt) is working in and around Norwich to help ensure that current generations help build communities that are environmentally sustainable.
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The website of Norwich City Council.
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The website of Norwich City Football Club. The club has a volunteer service called "Canaries for the Community" that visits hospital in-patients who are Norwich fans.
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The Norwich Evening News is the city of Norwich's local evening paper
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Norwich International offers flights and package holidays to over 400 worldwide destinations.
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The Norwich Medical School has over 60 members of academic, research and support staff - and a large number of active NHS secondees and honorary appointees - from a wide range of disciplines.This site gives details of the undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, research & ethics, and forthcoming events.
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Norwich Pride is a celebration from the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) community for everyone.
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Established in the Autumn of 2005, the Radiology Academy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is one of only three completely new state-of-the-art facilities in England specially created for training consultant radiologists.
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Science on the Norwich Research Park includes six general research areas; plant and microbial science, food, health, the environment and computer science.
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Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged seven to eighteen.
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Norwich University College of the Arts is a dynamic creative community in the centre of Norwich. Formerly the Norwich School of Art and Design, NUCA is an independent higher education institution within the university sector.
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Nurses Reconnected is an easy to use website that aims to help you renew old nursing friendships.
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an organisation set up by Parliament to ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their patients and clients.
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Enhancing professional knowledge through the promotion of critical inquiry into nursing and midwifery research, practice and education
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The Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association (OAA) was formed in 1969 to promote the highest standards of anaesthetic practice in the care of the mother and baby.
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Information to help new patients and their families to cope with any difficulties arising as a result of treatment, giving support and encouraging them to make a good recovery.
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Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
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Organising Medical Networked Information (OMNI) is a gateway to evaluated, quality Internet resources in health and medicine.
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The website of Ormiston Victory Academy (OVA). OVA is a specialist science academy and NNUH is a strategic partner of the academy.
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Website of the Organisation For The Understanding Of Cluster Headaches (OUCH) you will find support, information, and advice about Cluster Headaches.
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PRES is a European scientific society for healthcare professionals in the field of paediatric rheumatology.
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PALS Online is the website of the NHS Patient Advice and Liaison Service, PALS. The site is being developed to provide information about the Patient Advice and Liaison Services throughout England and how they can be contacted.
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Papworth Hospital is the UKs largest specialist cardiothoracic hospital and the countrys main heart and lung transplant centre
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The Parkinson's Disease Society is the leading charity dedicated to supporting all people with Parkinson's, their families, friends and carers.
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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.
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The Patients Association was set up in 1963 and is a consumer voice in healthcare in the UK, setting out to listen to patients and lobby for changes in healthcare.
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Pennies from Heaven is the UK's fastest-growing charity donation scheme for employees.
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People in Research helps members of the public make contact with organisations that want to actively involve them in clinical research.
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Department of Health's site aimed at the 18-25 age range, offering advice on all aspects of a happy and healthy love & sex life.
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If you or someone close to you is going into hospital, you may have loads of questions. This National Patient Safety Agency website will help you become an informed patient and one that worries less.
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The Poetry Trust is one of the UKs flagship poetry organisations, delivering a year-round live and digital programme, creative education opportunities, courses, prizes and publications.
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The site gives free support to those affected by unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy loss across Norfolk.
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The Prostate Cancer Charity is the largest and most comprehensive of the charities working specifically in the field of prostate cancer. We aim to provide 'hope for tomorrow' through the research that we fund - and 'practical support for today' through our information services.
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Providing support, understanding and information for all those people whose lives are touched by Pulmonary Hypertension.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust manages the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, and serves west Norfolk.
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Race for Health is a Department of Health-funded, NHS based programme that works with PCTs and Trusts to drive forward improvements in health for people from black, and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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This website is the site for the Radiology Integrated Training Initiative which describes the underlying principles of new ways to deliver both radiology and interprofessional learning in imaging.
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The Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association is a national charity committed to increasing awareness of these potentially devastating diseases and raising money for essential research in order to determine cause, enhance treatment and find a cure.
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A friendly, professional signposting service for all researchers working in health and social care settings
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Their key mission is to educate, inform and empower individuals with RA to participate in the treatment and management of their condition with the medical professionals to do as well as they can in their RA journey. They are based in Norfolk, just outside Norwich, where they have monthly meetings with guest speakers and organise regular social events for members.
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The RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.
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Offers information, advice and training services for deaf people plus British Sign Language courses etc.
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A charity dedicated to defeating lung cancer.
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Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe.
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The Royal College of Anaesthetists is the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom.
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The only professional organisation and trade union run by midwives for midwives.
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The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.
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The RCOG is dedicated to the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
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Our charter charges us to maintain standards for the benefit of patients. We are also increasingly concerned with improving the public perception of ophthalmology and ophthalmic disorders.
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The main objects of the College are to advance the art and science of paediatrics, improve standards of medical care to children, and to educate and examine doctors in paediatrics.
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Provides guidance on education, staffing and workload issues for histopathology and cytopathology as well as careers information
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The Royal College of Physicians aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine.
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The College has some 6,100 members and Fellows worldwide representing the disciplines of clinical oncology and clinical radiology.
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The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) was established on 6 January 1945 to promote the art and science of speech and language therapy.
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The College is an independent professional body committed to promoting and advancing the highest standards of surgical care for patients.
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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales.
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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts (SCVA) is an inspirational public art museum at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
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Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
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Support for parents and families whose baby is stillborn or dies soon after birth.
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SANE is a mental health charity raising awareness and respect for people with mental illness and their families, improve education and training, and secure better services
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Science Outreach in Norfolk (SOIN) links academic outreach practitioners and science communicators in Norfolk, SOIN maximises collaboration and ensure effective use of resources.
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Serco provides all non-clinical services, such as catering and security, to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
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Shift.ms is a community for young people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Users can share, support and interact with each other throughout the site.
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The School of Allied Health Professions at the UEA has a programme of shortcourses aimed to help you with your professional development. For details on all our courses please browse our website.
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The Sickle Cell Society was set up as a registered charity in 1979. The society helps provide welfare, research and educational projects.
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The Sleep Apnoea Trust exists to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and their families.
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Smoke Free East is funded by the Department of Health. It is set up to provide up-to-date information about health-related smoking issues to people living and/or working in the East of England.
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The Society has been established to facilitate and encourage the integration and further training of all professions involved in delivery of acute care medicine.
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The Society of Radiographers represents more than 90 per cent of the diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers in the UK. It is responsible for their professional, educational, public and workplace interests.
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A website providing information for young people and adults who are born with heart problems.
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South Norfolk Council is the local authority responsible for providing a range of services for a district which is bordered by Norwich in the North and the River Waveney in the south.
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Sprowston Community High School is a mixed community comprehensive school of 1750 pupils, serving Sprowston and North Norwich.
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A new website from NHS Careers designed for 14-19 year olds to help them find out more about the breadth of NHS careers available
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The site promotes equality issues within the NHS for gay, lesbian and bi-sexual patients and staff. Stonewall supports health organisations to improve their workplaces and their services for those who come in this category. The NNUH has been selected as a healthcare champion in this area.
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The Stroke Association funds research into the prevention of stroke, its treatment, and into better methods of rehabilitation.
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Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together, early education, childcare, health and family support.
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Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.
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The Government's latest information about Swine Flu
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Aged 13 to 19? Live in Norfolk? This is your website with information to help you make decisions about your life now and make choices about your future.
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For free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day visit the Talk to Frank website.
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This is a local support group for patients with testicular cancer and their families. The group aims to raise awareness and encourage young men to check themselves on a regular basis.
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Tommy's is determined to end the heartache caused by premature birth, miscarriage, and stillbirth. We fund a national programme of research, education and information aimed at understanding and preventing these tragedies.
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The UK's No 1 website for impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!
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A Department of Health website about an advertising campaign targeting young people with the message smoking can ruin their sex lives.
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The UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) is a partnership of organisations working to establish the UK as a world leader in clinical research, by harnessing the power of the NHS.
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Raising awareness of this eye condition and offering support to people with Keratoconus.
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This site has been designed primarily to provide those with a pectus anomaly with information; to understand what a pectus anomaly is, how and why it may affect you and how and where to get further advice.
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The United Kingdom Thalassaemia Society was formed in 1976 and aims to help people with Thalassaemia.
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NHS UK Transplant saves lives through organ donation and transplantation. It is a Special Health Authority providing a 24-hour service for the matching and allocation of donated organs throughout the UK.
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Welcome to University Campus Suffolk: a unique collaboration between two of the UK's top universities, offering top quality education in Suffolk.
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University of East Anglia website.
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The website of the University of Gezira. This Trust has a link programme with Gezira's Wad Medani Teaching Hospital.
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US website that allows searching for any medical paper that has been published in a 'reputable' journal.
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Visit Norfolk is the official tourism website for the whole of Norfolk and is designed to assist visitors to Norfolk.
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The official guide to Norwich and the surrounding area, with an online guide book and accommodation information.
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Voluntary Norfolk is the largest voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Norfolk.
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WebMD is an American website providing valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
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A responsible, reliable and independent weight management website developed by the Department of Health and British Dietetic Association.
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The West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust manages the Bury St Edmunds-based West Suffolk Hospital, which provides a full range of acute services.
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WRVS is one of the UK's largest voluntary services dedicated to tackling social isolation or deprivation in communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
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Website of Norfolk County Council's seven month campaign aims to help bring 5,000 high value jobs into the county and treble the number of enquiries about investing in Norfolk.
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World Diabetes Day is celebrated worldwide by the over 200 member associations of the International Diabetes Federation in more than 160 countries, and all Member States of the United Nations.
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The World Health Organisation is the United Nations specialised agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948.
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World Health Organisation website regarding Pandemic Flu.
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The mission of the World Stroke Organization (WSO) is to provide access to stroke care and to promote research and teaching in this area that will improve the care of stroke victims throughout the world.
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This website is the result of a joint project between the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland and contains an explanation of anaesthesia.
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