
devon heathcare links

Cosmetic dermatology clinic based in Ivybridge, Devon. It is the clinic of Dr Ruth Harker MBChB BSc MRCGP DCH DRCOG & diploma in practical dermatology.

Luxury ante-natal babymoons, pre-birth romantic getaways in fabulous hotels and telephone / online parenting advice and support from qualified, highly experienced midwives and health visitors.
support groups

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs.

Website of the british heart foundation, with information and advise about heart disease.

Diabetes ….what it is, the signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, the myths and a starting point about how diabetes is treated
NHS organisations

Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals

Website of devon primary care trust

The Healthcare Commission is the independent watchdog for healthcare in England. We promote continuous improvement in the services provided by the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the government agency which is responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe.

People who have to pay for more than 3 prescription items in 3 months, or 14 items in 12 months, could save money by buying a pre-payment certificate
healthy lifestyle links

Drinkaware aims to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better. We promote responsible drinking and find innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm.

Government website giving the facts about recreational drugs

When it comes to physical activity, every little helps. Being physically active for at least 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week, is easier than you think.

This website contains detailed information about the free NHS support services, and videos from real quitters talking about what worked for them. You can find out about all of the options and make the right choice for you.
general medical advice

An initiative developed in partnership with NHS Direct - as part of the Medicines Information Project - which aims to provide people with information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available

Medicine-chest is a comprehensive directory of 'over the counter' (OTC) medicines and food supplements

Information of all medicines, including dosage, side effects and contraindications

Medical advice from the NHS

X-PIL is a leading source of reliable and up-to-date information on UK medicines. The web site is managed by Datapharm Communications Limited. All the PILs on the web site are supplied and updated regularly by UK pharmaceutical companies.

Patient UK is a reliable and comprehensive source of health and disease information, aimed at the UK general public. It provides information on medicines and drugs, provides information leaflets and a directory of selected uk websites.
pharmacy websites

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is the professional and regulatory body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. It also regulates pharmacy technicians on a voluntary basis, which is expected to become statutory under anticipated legislation. The primary objectives of the Society are to lead, regulate, develop and represent the profession of pharmacy.