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BBC Health
Health topics which can be accessed in various ways including an A-Z list .This is an extremely user-friendly and comprehensive introduction to medical information from the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ health/ ask_doctor/ index_az.shtml

Health and Safety Executive
Information about risks at work. Full text of some key HSC/HSE leaflets freely available. Search for leaflets on risks common to all workplaces and for information about specific work environments. Topics include asbestos, chemicals, construction, fire, first aid. manual handling , risk assessment and radiation.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/ pubns/ index.htm

MIND
Factsheets on many different topics including depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and self harm as well as information about local MIND associations and contacts details for MIND helplines: Mindinfoline and Mind's Legal Advice Service.
http://www.mind.org.uk/

NHS Choices
Comprehensive website from the NHS containing detailed information about conditions and diseases, information for carers, practical information on how to stay healthy and live well, health stories in the news and a section on searching for GPs, dentists, hospitals etc.
http://www.nhs.uk/ tools/ pages/ toolslibrary.aspx

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