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All-party parliamentary group which discusses all health, diet and food related issues. Programme, newsletters and contact information.
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Professional association for practitioners working in respiratory physiology and technology. National professional examinations in both spirometry and basic respiratory function testing.
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Promoting good practice in clinical audit in HIV, AIDS and related conditions and co-ordinating a UK-national clinical audit programme.
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An association for health care professionals and others, who are dedicated to the advancement of health care through the application of Internet technologies
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Registered trade union for UK doctors with professional, policy and consumer information.
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An independent Contract Research Organisation providing research and development services to international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Information on volunteer registration for clinical trials.
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Medical research unit based at Oxford University. Studies chronic diseases such as cancer, heart attacks and strokes. Site provides some information on recent projects.
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Professional association.
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Council of the Heads, or Deans, of the faculties of medicine and medical schools.
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All practising medical doctors in the UK must be registered with the GMC. This official site describes the functions of the Council and displays guidance for doctors and the public.
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Professional body for managers working in health services in the UK. A site with detailed information about the Institute, including a private members only section.
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Describes the aims and activities of this association, with telephone contacts for officers, educational programmes and links to medical and academic sites.
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An independent charitable organisation that works to improve health care in the UK by providing research and health policy analysis, publications and other resources.
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Mutual assurance society providing professional insurance for doctors. Guidance papers and case reports available.
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Forum for discussion and debate, information and insight on NHS policy. Search facility available.
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Support for Primary Care Groups and professionals working in Primary Care in the UK
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UK professional association for fundraisers working in the Hospice movement.
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GP co-operatives are one of the means by which GPs cover their out of hours commitment to patients when surgeries are closed. This association offers support. Represents many of the GP Co-ops in the UK.
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Established to represent the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers.
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Trade union and professional organisation run by midwives for midwives.
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The professional body for Speech and Language Therapists. Advice on training with links to recognised education centres. Post graduate courses.
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The ACEM is a professional body representing clinical electron microscopists. Includes information for lay persons on EM and biopsies, and a members area.
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MRC encourages and supports research with the aim of maintaining and improving human health
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This UK society aims to promote all aspects of medico-legal knowledge through its journal and regular meetings.
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Academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners.
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Body funded by bed manufacturers promoting the importance of a good night's sleep. Free information leaflets, tips and facts are available.
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Information on the vCJD Trust and UK compensation scheme including how to claim. Claim forms available.
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A gateway to public health issues in Britain.
