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NHS Direct Online
Includes an up-to-date health encyclopaedia and answers to frequently asked health related questions. It points out that this information does not replace medical advice and recommends that if you have a medical problem you should see your doctor or phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

BBC Health - Ask the Doctor
The health pages of the BBC website includes a section where you can find the answer to over 1000 health related questions. You can search alphabetically, by subject index, by age and gender or by parts of the body.

The Patient Information Centre
Based at Newcastle General Hospital, the Centre produces self-help leaflets which you can download. Titles include Bereavement, Stress & Anxiety, Sleep Problems and Depression.

The Patients Association
The Patients Association is a registered charity, which offers patients an opportunity to share their experiences of health services. It uses the knowledge it gains from patients to work with the NHS and other healthcare providers to improve services. The website includes factsheets on issues such as How to Obtain Access to your Medical Records and A Guide to Living Wills.

Patient UK's Web Directory
An extensive directory of UK websites on health, disease, and related topics.

Best Treatments
Part of the NHS Direct website, it can help you find out which treatments really work. Its information comes from Clinical Evidence, the BMJ's worldwide survey of the best, most up-to-date medical research, used by doctors everywhere. It can help you and your doctor use the evidence from medical research to decide together which treatments are best for you.

Arthritis Research Campaign
This website is for anyone who wishes to know more about arthritis, the charity and how to help find the cure. ARC is the only UK charity wholly dedicated to curing arthritis.

Arthritis Care
For anyone wishing to know more about arthritis care.