Links

These are just a few of the fascinating health related sites on the web. We think the information they give is usually reasonable and accurate. But be careful, as not everything you find on other sites is actually true, and some are downright dangerous.


NHS UK

NHS main site
Website: www.nhs.uk
Access to all things NHS


NHS Choices 
http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx
The service is intended to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services in England when you need them.


NHS Direct

NHS Direct
Website: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Either visit this site or telephone 0845 4647 for help and advice, especially before calling your doctor out of hours.

BBC Online

BBC Online
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/


Basingstoke and Alton Cardiac Rehabilitation Charity  Ltd.
Website: http://www.cardiac-rehab.co.uk/
Telephone: 01420 544794  Email: hearty@cardiac-rehab.co.uk

Fit For Travel

Fit For Travel 
Website: http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/
Vaccination and health information for travellers worldwide

Health in Focus

Health in Focus
Website: http://www.healthinfocus.co.uk/

Surgery Door

Surgery Door
Website: http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/
A brilliant site with a wealth of information about all things medical, from minor ailments to detailed information about your forthcoming operation. Have a browse! Also has electronic version of an extremely handy booklet "The NHS Home Healthcare Guide".

ThamesDoc

ThamesDoc
Website: http://www.thamesdoc.com/
Providers of out of hours care for the Alton area. Cover from Surbiton to Woking to Crawley and Petersfield

Teenagehealthfreaks

Teenager Health Info
Website: Teenage health freak

Ann Rose’s Ultimate Birth Control Links Page

Ann Rose’s Ultimate Birth Control Links Page
Website: gynpages.com/ultimate

ASH

ASH
Website: http://www.ash.org.uk/

Society of Health Advisers in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Website :http://www.ssha.info

Stop Smoking

Stop Smoking
Website: http://www.stop-tabac.ch/

BPAS logo

British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Website: www.BPAS.org
0120-558762

Prostate support group

Prostate Cancer support group
Website: http://www.pcaso.com/
National prostate cancer support group, with lots information on symptoms to watch, how to diagnose and treat.
Helpline 0845 650 2555. email; info@pcaso.com


Local Contact Numbers

Alton Counselling
01420-89207
http://www.altoncounselling.org.uk/
 
Carers Together in Hampshire
8 Chequers Road
Basingstoke
RG21 7PU
01256-353290
email admin@carerstogether.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau 01420-84399
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Genito-urinary clinic
in Basingstoke and Borden for sexually transmitted diseases. Free and confidential
01256-313333
Multiple Sclerosis  Society
01420 561259
www.altonmssociety.org.uk 
NHS Hampshire
The administrators of doctors, nurses, dentists and chemists
02380 627444
www.hampshire.nhs.uk
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1.30 - 4.00
01420-85410
Relate
Marriage and all other relationship counsellors
Teenage relationships, with each other and with parents
01252-324679
0300 100 1234
http://www.relate.org.uk/
Samaritans 08457-909-090
http://www.samaritans.org/basingstoke
Social Services
Park House in Alton.
01420-544255
Fax: 01420-543451
ssaa0101@hants.gov.uk
Undertakers - Kemp and Stevens 01420 83177
Undertakers - Charles Read & Daughter 01420 83551
Victim Support Local 01256- 407-730
Telephone: 020 7268 0200 
Fax: 020 7268 0210.
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk