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Action Medical Research
- Charity dedicated to improving the lives of babies and children.
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African Health Policy Network (AHPN)
- Aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK's African population, by influencing health policies to ensure the health needs of minority communities are addressed.
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Association of Medical Reporting Organisations
- Dedicated to the promoting of professional standards in medical reporting. Presents information on their code of conduct and membership.
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Association of Medical Research Charities
- Supports the effectiveness of member medical charities. Contains information on training, plus consultation responses and briefings.
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BBC: Mental Health Organisations
- A useful list of mental health organisations and helplines located throughout England, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland.
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BHA
- Set up as BHAF (Black HIV/AIDS Forum), now tackling issues surrounding Black sexual health and health services for all marginalised and disadvantaged communities.
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British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO)
- A professional network of doctors, dentists, and medical and dental students of Indian heritage; provides details of membership and benefits, events, regional structure, resources and news, and contacts.
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British Medical Association
- An independent trade union representing practising doctors and medical students; includes details of membership, services, news and contacts.
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The Children's Research Fund
- Formed to support child health projects at Institutes of Child Health and University Departments of Child Health; includes information about some of their projects, and their fundraising.
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Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence
- Established to oversee the work of the regulatory bodies for health professionals. Describes their role, structure, and policies, with news and contacts.
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General Medical Council
- The independent regulator for doctors in the UK; they maintain the medical register, and set standards for medical training. Information about registration for doctors, their role in dealing with complaints, and contacts.
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Health Direction Limited
- Independent organisation, the recognised authority in the provision of comprehensive health planning and service development information from Health Authorities/Boards, Primary Care Organisations and Trusts throughout the UK.
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Health Foundation
- Independent charity working to improve the quality of healthcare in the UK. Contains information on the charity's theories, research programmes, events and publications.
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Health Professions Council
- Maintains a register of health professionals who meet their standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health. Includes details of their services, publications, and contacts.
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Health Watch
- Independent charity promoting evidence based medicine. Contains news, position papers and newsletter archives.
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The Healthcare Commission
- Independent watchdog for healthcare in England. Includes a guide to their services and programmes for patients and carers, and for health professionals.
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Institute of Healthcare Management (IHM)
- A professional organisation for managers throughout health and social care, including the NHS, independent providers, and the Armed Forces. Includes information about membership and benefits, regional structure, events, education and training, news, and contacts.
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International Health Links Centre
- UK organisation promoting international partnerships that will increase the number and skills of the health workforce in the developing world. Includes news, event listings and resource library.
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King's Fund
- An independent charitable foundation supporting health research and innovation. Includes their current projects, publications, events, and history.
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MDU
- Non profit mutual organisation providing medical defence services for medical professionals facing clinical performance issues. Details membership and services offered and includes case histories.
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Medical Foundation for Care of Victims of Torture
- London based organisation which provides medical, psychological and social support for refugees who have undergone traumatic experiences.
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OCTIA
- Annual conference held in Bristol for counsellors and those interested in online therapy work.
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Patient Information Forum
- PiF is an independent group united by a common purpose, the development, production, and dissemination of high quality information for patients, carers and their families.
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The Patients Association
- National healthcare charity which helps and supports patients by signposting them to advice and information, publishing guides, listening to problems, and campaigning on the behalf of patients.
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Police Healthcare Scheme
- Provides information on the police healthcare scheme covering England and Wales.
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Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health
- UK charity championing an integrated approach to health with articles, links and newsletter.
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RDInfo
- Funded by the Department of Health to provide quick and easy access to all health-related funding opportunities open to UK researchers.
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Rehab UK
- Not-for-profit organisation which provides assessment, training and development programmes that enable and empower people with disabilities to break into the workforce or to sustain employment.
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Skills For Health
- Operating under licence to the government as part of the Skills for Business Network works with employers across the National Health Services, the voluntary and independent sectors to identify and address workforce development needs.
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South Asian Health Foundation
- Promotes improvements in the quality of, and access to, healthcare and health promotion in South Asian communities; includes resources, events diary, news, and details of their activities.
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