Features societies, associations, foundations and organizations which represent all types of medical professionals and health care related causes.
Recommended Resources
The Albinism Fellowship UK is a non-profit organization that aims to provide information, advice and support, for people with Albinism in the United Kingdom.
http://www.albinism.org.uk/
Alzheimer Europe is a non-profit organisation aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia through coordination and cooperation between Alzheimer organisations in Europe.
http://www.alzheimer-europe.org/
Association for Children's Palliative Care
Offering integrative care to life-threatened or life-limited children across the United Kingdom. Find conferences, events, networks, training and teaching.
http://www.act.org.uk/
Association for Real Change, UK
ARCUK, the Association for Real Change, is a non-profit organization offering support, and information to assist people with a learning disability in the United Kingdom.
http://www.arcuk.org.uk
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Manufacturers of prescription medicines throughout the United Kingdom offer publications, education and career resources, developments in research and member services.
http://www.abpi.org.uk/
The Asthma UK web site includes general information, as well as a personal plan for asthma sufferers. Web site contains a message board for the public and sections for health professionals.
http://www.asthma.org.uk/
Organisation representing social work and social workers in the United Kingdom.
http://www.basw.co.uk/
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
This professional association is for counsellors who are in good standing in their profession in the United Kingdom. Includes conferences, online learning, events and membership information.
http://www.bacp.co.uk/
British Association for Immediate Care
This organisation is responsible for the initial care at the scene of major incidents and accidents. Offers courses, schemes and a member area.
http://www.basics.org.uk/
British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Offers information on education and certification, as well as professional membership details. Includes courses, events and resources.
http://www.bapen.org.uk/
Details membership and other professional services to practitioners of dentistry in the United Kingdom. Includes a library and a shop.
http://www.bda-dentistry.org.uk/
British Dental Health Foundation
This organisation which promotes the benefits of dental health in the United Kingdom, offers information for patients, professionals and the press.
http://www.dentalhealth.org/
Non-profit organisation which regulates the nutrition professional industry in the United Kingdom. Offers food facts, publications and resources.
http://www.bda.uk.com/
British Institute of Radiology
Organisation offering professional membership, publications, a newsletter and jobs.
http://www.bir.org.uk/
British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association
Provides support and care for amputees and other disabled service personnel. Features news and events.
http://www.blesma.org/
Represents doctors and their research throughout the United Kingdom. Includes career education and training, a library of resources, science and research grants as well as information about medical ethics.
http://www.bma.org.uk/
Promotes reliable information on the importance of good nutrition in the United Kingdom. Includes conferences, publications and media resources.
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Offers reproductive health services, including elective and therapeutic abortion. Find resources for men, women and young people.
http://www.bpas.org/
Professional association for academic, clinical, and other chartered psychologists in the United Kingdom provides membership information, conferences, events, career development and publications.
http://www.bps.org.uk/
Non-profit professional organisation whose membership includes people from the industry, academic institutions and regulatory authorities, as well as student members.
http://www.thebts.org/
The Children's Heart Federation is a non-profit organization which provides information about the organization's fundraising efforts, as well as current research reports.
http://www.childrens-heart-fed.org.uk/
College of Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists offer information for both patients and members. Includes career development, publications and a learning library.
http://www.cot.co.uk/
Council for Learning Disabilities
CLD is an international organization interested in issues related to students with learning disabilities. Membership details are presented, including information about the organization's publications, news, and legislation dealing with learning disabilities.
http://www.cldinternational.org/
Supports adults throughout England who have a broad range of disabilities. Web site is available in English and Welsh.
http://www.dimensions-uk.org/
The Disabilities Trust is a non-profit organisation assisting with the personal care and rehabilitation for people with disabilities in the United Kingdom.
http://www.disabilities-trust.org.uk/
The Doula UK web site includes a member directory, an FAQ, as well as a thoroughly researched list of suggested reading, and testimonials.
http://doula.org.uk
Education For Choice is a non-profit organisation which provides education and other health resources on abortion; from a pro-choice perspective.
http://www.efc.org.uk/
European Down Syndrome Association
EDSA, the European Down Syndrome Association, is a non-profit organisation providing educational information to new parents with children affected with this condition.
http://www.edsa.info
European League of Stuttering Associations
ELSA, the European League of Stuttering Association, is a non-profit organization which promotes self-help for stuttering in European countries.
http://www.stuttering.ws
Promotes preconceptual care and offers solutions to those with infertility issues. Offers information about hair analysis, research, practitioners, forms and questionnaires. Located in West Sussex.
http://www.foresight-preconception.org.uk
GIG, the Genetic Interest Group, is a non-profit organization working together to improve the availability of genetic testing and counselling.
http://www.gig.org.uk
Huntington's Disease Association UK
The Huntington's Disease Association is a non-profit organisation which provides information and support to people affected by the disease in the United Kingdom.
http://www.hda.org.uk/
International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
IAHSA is an international membership association which represents providers of care for the aging in over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom. Features membership, conferences and programmes.
http://www.iahsa.net
The Leprosy Mission UK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the treatment of those afflicted with leprosy throughout the United Kingdom.
http://www.leprosymission.org.uk/
This website provides support and information on microanophthalmia, anophthalmia, coloboma and related conditions. The website also has an "Ask the Specialist" feature makes it possible for people to submit their medical questions. The website also has information on studies underway to address these conditions.
http://www.macs.org.uk
Meningitis UK is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to fund lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate meningitis in the United Kingdom.
http://www.meningitisuk.org/
Mosaic Down Syndrome UK is a non-profit oranisation offering support for parents of children born with Mosaic Down Syndrome in the United Kingdom.
http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.org/
Multiple Sclerosis Society of the United Kingdom
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of the United Kingdom is a non-profit organization which provides information about fundraising events, as well as support for living with Multiple Sclerosis.
http://www.mssociety.org.uk/
Muscular Dystrophy Association Europe
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Europe, is a non-profit organisation raising funds for research and promoting awareness of the disorder.
http://www.mdaeurope.org
The Narcolepsy Association is a non-profit organisation providing support and service to narcoleptics and their families in the United Kingdom.
http://www.narcolepsy.org.uk
NAT, the National AIDS Trust, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the United Kingdom's prevention efforts and the quality of life of people with HIV or AIDS.
http://www.nat.org.uk
National Council for Palliative Care
Delivers hospice and palliative care services with an online library, publications, news and information about their coalition.
http://www.ncpc.org.uk/
Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group
Non-profit organisation which provides membership details, as well as information on training, certification, and continuing education. Inlcudes information about conferences, research and newsletters.
http://www.nppg.org.uk/
NOFAS UK, the National Organisation on Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, is a non-profit organisation providing research and support information Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the United Kingdom.
http://www.nofas-uk.org/
Seeks to establish, uphold and advance the standards of qualifications, training and conduct of those who practise nutritional therapy as a profession. Offers information for the public, practitioners and instructors.
http://www.nutritionaltherapycouncil.org.uk/
Occupational Therapists in Independent Practice
Non-profit organisation for occupational therapists working in the independent sector of Great Britain. Learn how to become a member and peruse the directory and resources.
http://www.cotss-ip.org.uk/
The web site for this non-profit organisation provides information about its mandate to support children with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
http://www.ocdkids.org/
British charity which provides information on research, management, and treatment of chronic pain.
http://www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk
Palliative Care Research Society
Promotes research into all aspects of palliative care in the United Kingdom. Includes newsletters, events and membership information.
http://www.pcrs.org.uk/
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation is a non-profit organisation which operates eight centres covering all aspects of disability. Web site includes a calendar of events and activities diary.
http://www.qefd.org/
Furnishes cancer research information and details about fundraising events, community and news.
http://www.raceforlife.org/
The Royal College of Midwives is the professional organization for midwives in the United Kingdom. Web site provides information and advice on professional development.
http://www.rcm.org.uk/
Professional organization for registered nurses. Nurses can use this organization to search for nursing jobs and pursue further professional education.
http://www.rcn.org.uk
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Professional and educational body for all psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Includes membership information, publications, exams, events, training and mental health resources.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
The Scoliosis Association is a non-profit organisation providing support in the United Kingdom, and some basic information about scoliosis, including how to recognise this condition in children.
http://www.sauk.org.uk/
SAUK, the Scoliosis Association in the United Kingdom, is a non-profit organisation which provides information and support to patients diagnosed with scoliosis and their families.
http://www.sauk.org.uk
United Kingdom based charity that provides care and information on sickle cell anemia and other sickle cell disorders to sufferers, health professionals, students and everyone interested in understanding this genetic disease.
http://www.sicklecellsociety.org/
Society of Clinical Psychiatrists
Assists clinical psychiatrists with their professional interests. Contains membership details, suspended doctors, a consultant's corner, publications, jobs and a provider directory.
http://www.scpnet.com/
This organisation is dedicated to helping aphasic individuals rebuild communication through information services and public advocacy. Offers forums, self-help groups, publications and training.
http://www.speakability.org.uk/
Star Down’s Syndrome Association
SDSA, the Scottish Down's Syndrome Association, is a non-profit organisation which works to improve the quality of life for those with Down's syndrome in Scotland.
http://www.sdsa.org.uk
The Stroke Alliance for Europe is a non-profit organization assisting the European Union and its member states in the fight against stroke.
http://www.safestroke.org/
Stroke UK is a non-profit organisation providing information and support to stroke survivors and their families throughout the United Kingdom.
http://www.stroke.org.uk/
THT, the Terrence Higgins Trust, is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to prevent, treat, and care HIV/AIDS infection by providing information on safer sex; with online booklets and help line.
http://www.tht.org.uk
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Represents the interests of these health professionals. Learn about training and careers in this field. Includes a guide to workplace issues that concern physiotherapists.
http://www.csp.org.uk/
The Disability World provides information on disability health issues, as well as a searchable database of suppliers and adapted accommodations.
http://www.disabilityworld.com/
UK-based support group for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Information, a 'Good Practice' section for professionals, and a media section.
http://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
Medical research charity offers information about grants, funding, education resources, achievements and investments.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/
Organisation working together for the advancement of this specialty in the United Kingdom. Offers an event calendar, operational plan, guidance notes and a newsletter. Also offers information about product defects and adverse reactions.
http://www.ukrg.org.uk/
United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking
The United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking is a non-profit organization which publishes news, and information about milk banking, as well as a searchable database of milk banks in the UK.
http://www.ukamb.org/
United Response is a non-profit organisation supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health needs to live in the community.
http://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/
The Vitiligo Society UK is a non-profit organisation which provides information and support for people living with the skin disorder which results in a loss of skin colour.
http://www.vitiligosociety.org.uk/
Voice for Choice is a non-profit organization concerned with the access of abortion services of all kinds throughout the United Kingdom.
http://www.abortionrights.plus.com/vfc/
