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Health and Social Care Websites

These websites contain information relating to Health and Social Care.

Medical Dictionary (external link, opens new browser window)


Medical terminology, explanation of illnesses, their causes and treatments are provided. This is a US based website but seems much clearer to use than the British version.

Mind (external link, opens new browser window)

One in four people may have mental health problems at some point in life - that's why Mind works for a better life for anyone experiencing mental distress in England and Wales.

National Deaf Services (external link, opens new browser window)


National Deaf Services provide a range of comprehensive mental health services for deaf people, including services for adults, a child and family service, psychotherapy and counselling as well as an established community home network.
In addition, NDS is committed to the following:
· employment of and commitment to deaf staff participation and training
· patient involvement in all aspects of care
· respect and promotion of deaf culture and language

NHS Direct (external link, opens new browser window)

NHS Direct, a 24 hour confidential help-line providing advice and information on a wide range of health issues.

Rethink (external link, opens new browser window)

This group works together to help anyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.