Friday, 10 February 2012
EquipLinks: Brain and nerve disorders
British Brain and Spine Foundation
Has online information booklets on many brain and spine disorders including: Angiogram, Brain and spine scans, Brain aneurysms, Craniotomy, Epilepsy, Back and neck pain, Brain tumour, CJD: A guide for patients, Dizziness and balance problems, Face Pain, Headache, Head injury and concussion, Meningitis and Encephalitis, Motor neurone disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurophysiology, Paralysis - the loss of muscle power, Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism, Speech, language and communication difficulties, Spinal tumours, Stroke, Subarachnoid haemorrhage, Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes, Transverse myelitis, Vascular malformations of the brain.
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
Cerebral palsy (SCOPE)
Has information available in Arabic, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Turkish, Gujarati, Hindi, Somali, Urdu, Welsh and also has an interpretation telephone service.
This resource was last checked on: 12 October 2011
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Has the medical rules for driving with specific health problems
This resource was last checked on: 11 April 2011
M.E. Association
A UK site with information about ME, CFS, PVFS (Myalgic Encephalopathy / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome)
This resource was last checked on: 04 July 2011
Medic8
A UK site with detailed information checked by doctors on a range of health topics including: Addiction, Allergies, Asthma, Blood Disorders, Bones and Joints, Bowel and Abdominal Problems, Cancer, Circulation Problems, Cosmetic surgery, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Ear, Nose and Throat Problems, Eye Problems, Heart Problems, Hormone and Endocrine Problems, Infections, Infertility, Liver Problems, Mental Health, Nervous System, Pregnancy and Birth, Sexual Health, Skin Problems, Urinary and Kidney Problems.
This resource was last checked on: 08 August 2011
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
An American site proving fact sheets on a very large number of neurological disorders and stroke
This resource was last checked on: 05 May 2011
Patient UK
A UK site of links to other websites by topic and patient information leaflets written by doctors. Some of the leaflets are translated into Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu
This resource was last checked on: 05 May 2011
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Has many information topics on many aspects of mental health including: Alcohol and Drug Problems, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Anorexia and Bulimia, Anxiety and Phobias, Bereavement, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Personality Disorder, Postnatal Mental Health, Post Traumatic Stress, Schizophrenia, Spirituality and Mental Health, Sleep Problems available online or as leaflets. Many factsheets are available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Welsh
This resource was last checked on: 05 May 2011
Self Care Library
The College of Medicine provides an evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals and the public. Includes detailed guides for Backpain, Depression, Fatigue, Headaches, IBS, Menopause, Migraine, Osteoarthritis, Period Problems, Sleep Problems, Sore Muscles, Stress and Anxiety.
This resource was last checked on: 28 November 2011
Student Health
This UK site written by doctors has information aimed at students on many health issues including sexual health, mental health, skin disorders, embarrasing problems, sports injuries, smoking and drugs.
This resource was last checked on: 05 May 2011
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