We have compiled a varied list of Health Related Websites:

Please view our disclaimer at the bottom of this page - regarding website links.

General Health

• NHS Choices - Information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living
• NHS Direct - check your symptoms online or telephone them for health advice and reassurance 24/7 365 days a year on 0845 46 47.
• Department of Health - website of the government department responsible for health issues
• PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service for information, advice and support on health services whenever you need it
• Lewisham Primary Care Trust
• Lewisham Hospital
• Lewisham Council - Health and Social Care Pages

Cancer

• Cancer Research UK - The worlds leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research.
• Macmillan Cancer Relief - Improving the lives of people affected by cancer. Providing practical, medical and financial support.
• Marie Curie Cancer Care
• NHS Cancer Screening For Bowel, Breast, Cervical and Prostate Cancer
• Bowel Cancer UK - Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
• Breast Cancer Campaign
• Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust - Helpline 0808 802 8000 - Offering info, support and friendship to women and families affected by cervical cancer.
• The Prostate Cancer Charity UK

Social Issues

• Carers Lewisham - Supports anyone in lewisham who, unpaid, looks after a mentally or physically ill or disabled relative or friend. Call on
  020 8699 8686
• NSPCC - Stopping violence and cruelty against children
• Lewisham Council's Child Safeguarding Pages - If you think a child is in immediate danger call 999. Otherwise call Lewisham Children’s Social Care on 020 8314 6000
• Rushey Green Time Bank - Local people sharing time and skills to build happier, healthier communities
• Women and Girls Network - Supporting and counselling women and girls who have experienced violence or abuse call on 020 7610 4345
• Refuge UK - Supporting women and children who are experiencing domestic violence. Freephone National Helpline 24/7 0808 2000 247
• Men's Advice Line - Supporting men who have experienced domestic violence. Call on 0808 801 0327
• Broken Rainbow - supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual victims of domestic violence. Call on 0300 999 5428
• Respect - Help for abusers who want to end domestic violence. Call on 020 7549 0578
• Sydenham Garden - A growing community
• Lewisham Victim Support - Offering free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, families etc. Call on 0208 698 4583
• AFRIL - Action For Refugees In Lewisham. A free advice and support service for refugees in Lewisham. Also provides a school education for children. Call on 020 8297 4111

Other Health Websites

• The Alzheimer's Society - Leading the fight against dementia
• British Heart Foundation
• Diabetes UK
• The Lupus Association - Call on:

*Disclaimer: Although care has been taken in compiling and checking information contained in linked websites, we shall not be held responsible or in any way liable for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies whether arising from negligence or otherwise or for any consequences so arising, from information contained in linked websites. Links are made to sites for educational purposes only. Any medical or other decisions should always be made in consultation with your General Practitioner or Pharmacist.