Extensive collection of health information for paients, provided by an independent commercial company with a team of medical editors.

Official Web site for the NHS 24 hour telephone helpline, NHS Direct. Information about health problems.

A behind the scenes look into the NHS. Written by a doctor about doctors.

directory of health sites with informative reviews.

Unofficial organisation which aims to expose and prevent neglect and incompetence in the health service.

Provides a limited amount of information online, but distributes large numbers of leaflets from other sources to GPs waiting rooms via a fee paying 'Waiting Room Information System'. Good selection of links to other health related Internet sites.

helps people find information about private health insurance, private hospitals, nursing and residential care, health screening and the private healthcare industry in general.

A searchable online database of the best Specialists, Cosmetic Surgeons and Hospitals throughout the UK. Good clear design but needs the flash plug-in.

Extensive information for students and young people on travel, sport, sexual and other health issues.

Health information site produced by Intouch with Health Limited. Good range of information covering specific diseases, healthy living, alternative medicine and using NHS services.

Provides information on hospices and palliative care services within the United Kingdom.

Prepared by the body charged with defending doctors in claims of medical negligence.

Consultancy providing user, patient and public involvement research, policy and training services to health care and business in the UK.

Good comprehensive guide to the National Health Service. How the NHS is funded and organised, who does what, and how to get access to services.

A national voluntary organisation run by an elected Council and independent of government and health service organisations.

Checklist to help you assess the quality of information you find on the Internet.

Directory of private health services in the UK with the focus on acupuncture and chiropractic services.

Information and advice to health professionals and patients with self-help groups, research, nutritional advice, alternative and complementary medicine.