The Big Opt Out
- Campaign set up to protect patient confidentiality and to provide a focus for patient-led opposition the government's NHS Care Records system. Provides information about the system, how to opt out, and how to help the campaign.
- http://www.nhsconfidentiality.org/

Connecting for Health
- National Programme for IT to bring modern computer systems into the NHS which will improve patient care and services.
- http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/

Directgov: Health and Well-Being
- Official government public information service for health concerns and issues. Includes links to support groups.
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing/

Keep Our NHS Public
- Campaign fighting to stop further closures, cuts and privatisation in local NHS services. News, resources, policy briefings, and how to join the campaign.
- http://www.keepournhspublic.com/

NHS History
- Developments in clinical medicine and organisation within the British NHS as described in extracts from the book "From Cradle to Grave: fifty years of the NHS" written by Geoffrey Rivett.
- http://www.nhshistory.net/

Healthcare Facilities Consortium
- A not for profit company wholly owned by the NHS Confederation, developing and disseminating information systems in the area of estate and facilities management; information about their activities and membership.
- http://www.hfc.org.uk/

NHS Exposed
- A behind the scenes look into the NHS. Written by a doctor and exploring the relationship between professional etiquette and patient care.
- http://www.nhsexposed.com/

National Institute for Clinical Excellence
- Special Health Authority with the task of systematically appraising health interventions and producing national guidance on effectiveness. Full details of evidence and appraisal processes are supplied.
- http://www.nice.org.uk/

The NHS Confederation
- Membership body for organisations comprising the NHS. Includes details of its aims and priorities, events and publications.
- http://www.nhsconfed.org/

West Midlands Data Quality Team
- Information about group created to promote data quality within the NHS by providing information and support to health organisations.
- http://www.dataqualitynhs.org/

National Clinical Assessment Authority
- Special health authority part of the NHS's work on quality. Provides a support service when there are concerns over the performance of a doctor.
- http://www.ncaa.nhs.uk/

National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment
- The programme is one of the largest elements of the National Health Service's Research and Development Strategy and makes an important contribution to developing a knowledge based NHS.
- http://www.hta.nhsweb.nhs.uk/

NHS Direct
- The 24 hour nurse-led telephone advice service run by the NHS. Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions. When to seek medical help. Advice on healthy living.
- http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/

National Blood Service
- National blood supply for England and North Wales. Facts about blood donation. Search and find a local blood donor session. Quizzes and games.
- http://www.blood.co.uk/

Scottish Centre for Infection and Environmental Health: Fit for travel?
- Health information for UK travellers.
- http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/

NHS Information Authority : National Electronic Library for Health
- An official NHS site with seventy clinical resources for health professionals. Seven resources are limited to NHS staff only. Professional Portals also available for Nursing and allied Health.
- http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/