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38 Degrees
The campaigning organisation 38 Degrees was set up in 2008 to enable people in the UK 'to defend fairness, protect rights, promote peace, preserve the planet and deepen democracy'. It was partly founded in honour of the late Anita Roddick, the human rights activist, champion of the power of ordinary people to make a difference and founder of the Body Shop. Through its website, online forums and emails, 38 Degrees provides opportunities for its members to suggest future initiatives and campaigns.
1000 Lives Plus
This website introduces new ways of working for healthcare organisations and contains a wealth of information. There are sections on improving leadership, critical care, medicine management and reducing surgical complications among other topics. Each area has a video overview, 'how-to' guide, links to related articles, plus seminar and conference dates.
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Academy of Medical Colleges - Gastric bleeding guidance
New guidance and a toolkit to prevent the unnecessary deaths of patients with acute gastric bleeding have been launched. The resource aims to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with the condition, particularly those presenting at night and at the weekend. It sets out nine service standards, which will form the basis of commissioning and redesigning care at local level. It was produced by a group of medical and nursing organisations, including the RCN, Royal College of Physicians and Association of Upper GI Surgeons, with funding from the National Patient Safety Agency.
Achieving Commissioning Excellence
The NHS Alliance has launched a website, called Achieving Commissioning Excellence, to support the development of clinical services which offers a range of resources including: interactive online question and answer sessions with commissioning leaders, regular interviews with people in the field of commissioning, a monthly round-up of commissioning-related news, original resources and signposts to relevant publications by other organisations, and a discussion forum.
The ACPEL Society (International Society of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care)
A new international society will bring together professionals involved in end of life care planning. The International Society of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care is a forum for health and social care professionals to help patients make decisions about their treatment before they become unable to make informed choices.
ACT 30 million stars
The ACT 30 million stars website details the range of projects that obtained funding from the Department of Health's £30 million children's palliative care funding programme announced in 2010. This site encourages you to use a variety of methods to search for information about the projects. The project information is clearly laid out so it is easy to see its relevance to the searcher's needs. The provision of a related projects section is helpful.
Action for Children
Action for Children is a campaigning charity providing support to children and families in the UK and their website reflects their work. Their present campaign is focusing on the work being carried out to support children at risk of neglect, and on research into the interventions that have an impact in this area.
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Action for Sick Children
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Action for Sick Children is the UK's leading children's healthcare charity, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Its mission is to ensure that sick children receive the highest standards of care. Its website offers information and advice, as well as access to a range of publications, training packs, DVDs and videos for parents, young people and healthcare professionals.
Action Medical Research
This website is a charity that funds medical research in infants, children and young people across the UK. The charity was initially founded to find a cure for poliomyelitis which led to the development of the vaccine. This is a useful website that offers a perspective on the wide range of research that takes place in the paediatric population.
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Action on Elder Abuse
In 1993 this charity established the definition of elder abuse which has been subsequently adopted by the World Health Organisation. The website provides help, support and guidance information to families and carers, and lists their campaigns, conferences and volunteering opportunities.
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A Dignified Revolution
A Dignified Revolution is dedicated to improving the care of older people in hospital. The group has recently redeveloped its website to include a discussion forum and a section on how to raise concerns. It also features the latest news, reports, publications, resources and information on training days concerning dignity issues.
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Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has published a guide to help employers tackle mental ill health at work. It shows employers and managers how to spot early the signs of mental ill health, raise awareness of mental health issues among staff, develop a culture where an employee feels comfortable disclosing their condition, approach an employee who may have a mental health condition, and try to help them cope with or overcome it so they can work effectively again.
Age UK
Age Concern and Help the Aged joined forces in May 2011 to form Age UK and provide 'one voice' for older people. Its comprehensive, informative website works well as a resource for older people, their carers and healthcare professionals. This new organisation has already produced an annual report, which can be printed or downloaded from the site. It makes for interesting reading, giving the impression of a strong team and a seamless transition.
Allergy UK
Allergy UK, the operational name of the British Allergy Foundation, is a medical charity offering advice, information and support to people with allergies, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. Its website offers advice and background information on allergies and access to an advisory service. The information covers a range of allergic reactions and the causes of allergy.
American Journal of Psychiatry
The American Journal of Psychiatry publishes the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, neuroscience and patient populations. Their website allow users to search for specific articles and pay per view to download them. Their archive stretches from 1844 up to the present day.
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Ambulance Technician Study
This website has been devised to help nurses develop their skills and knowledge of how to deal with emergency care scenarios. There is information on the pathophysiology of body systems, the conditions that affect them and the initial management of these conditions, plus an additional section on the cardiac system.
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All Nurses
A US based site which offers discussion boards and a question and answer section. but what sets it apart is its bi-weekly on-line newsletter so register your email address today.
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Al Hasan Foundation
This London-based ophthalmic charity has opened an eye clinic in the Iraqi city of Najaf, with seed funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to provide eye care for the people of Iraq irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnic background. The site contains blogs about their work and a brochure on ways to offer support.
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Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Many of their 25,000 members have personal experience of dementia, as carers, health professionals or people with dementia themselves, and their experiences help to inform their work.
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American Speech Language Hearing Association
Aimed at professionals in the US, this website contains information to differentiate speech delay and speech problems, and deals with developing written language skills and the importance of appropriate social language. It also offers advice on helping children to learn more than one language.
Andrew Lansley Rap
This video by MC NxtGen has received considerable media attention. The Animals' classic version of 'House of the Rising Sun' provides the instrumental background to the message. Whatever the viewer thinks about the policy message conveyed - which is highly critical of proposed coalition government reforms to the NHS - it is nonetheless impressive that the performer has managed to rap about the undesirability of GP commissioning and increased privatisation.
Some viewers may be offended by lyrics or images used in this piece.
Arthritis Research UK
The Arthritis Research UK website is an excellent source of current, evidence-based information for clinical practice. It offers advice to nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs), researchers, medical students, GPs, hospital doctors and people with arthritis. The section for nurses and AHPs provides downloadable patient information booklets and material on reviews of musculoskeletal conditions such as neck pain and fibromyalgia syndrome.
Amy and Tom Project
A book for suddenly bereaved children has been published by the Amy and Tom charitable project and the Co-operative Funeralcare which aims to help children who have been bereaved suddenly. To order copies of Someone Has Died Suddenly, call 01484 559909.
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AskSARA
AskSARA is the Disabled Living Foundation's online assessment tool, helping older and disabled people find out about healthcare equipment to make their lives easier. SARA stands for 'Self-Assessment Rapid Access' and website users can choose a topic and answer questions about their disability or difficulty and its associated problems. The tool provides a detailed individual report based on the answers.
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Aspies.co.uk
The people who created this website list books on aspergers syndrome that they like and other things that they have found enhance the wellbeing of their son with aspergers.
Aspire
Aspire is a charity supporting people with spinal chord injuries. Their website is easy to navigate and contains practical information on housing, independent living and assistive technology and details of the Aspire National Training Centre, which was the first fully accessible gym in Europe for disabled and non-disabled people.
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Association for Children's Palliative Care
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The Association for Children's Palliative Care is a charity that works for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and that campaigns for children's palliative care services. The association's website, which is intended for families and professionals, provides educational tools and resources, including care pathways and real-life stories. There is Also a helpline and family newsletter.
Association for Leaders in Nursing
A members-only website has been developed by The Association for Leaders in Nursing, formerly the Nurse Directors Association and commonly known as Leaders in Nursing. The site offers access to a wide range of benefits, including a resource library and discussion area where nurse leaders can exchange information and views confidentially.
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Association for Nurse Prescribing (ANP)
This website offers support and education for nurse prescribers from the Association for Nurse Prescribing (ANP). The site contains information on accreditation, education and training, as well as news and conferences for non-medical prescribers.
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Association for Professionals in Infection Control
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control is a multidisciplinary voluntary international organisation with over 10,000 members. It was set up to influence, support and improve healthcare by the practice and management of infection control.
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
This charity provides information and advice to patients, families and carers. The site is easy to navigate and contains information on all aspects of caring for children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and the pages can be printed in a PDF format and handed out to patients. Nurses will find the professional section valuable, although you will need to register with the website to access it.
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Association for Young People's Health (AYPH)
The AYPH website is well-organised with a large amount of useful information, including a summary of the key data on adolescence, or access to the complete document if you are a member. There is a latest research section which provides a quarterly newsletter of research concerning children and young people.
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The Association of Air Ambulances
The Association of Air Ambulances is the representative body for the air ambulance services in the UK. The site has a map of the air ambulance services in England and Wales, with links to contact details of their headquarters, the areas that they cover and news from the regions. The two air ambulances in Scotland are managed by the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS)
The Association of Respiratory Nurse Specialists (ARNS) is a UK based organisation which evolved in 1997 as a specialty-nursing forum to provide a supportive network for respiratory nurse specialists and promote this specialty practice of respiratory nursing through education and professional development.
The ASD forum
The aim of this forum is to provide help, support and friendship to people whose life has been touched in one way or another by Autistic Spectrum Disorder (commonly known as ASD), Asperger or any other forms of Autism.
Asperger Syndrome
The idea behind this website is to help families and friends who need some help or support with a child or adult with the condition Asperger Syndrome. The site has been created by the parents of a child with Asperger Syndrome.
The Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome - Tony Attwood
This website is a guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome and their partners. In this site you will find issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, resources, resource papers Tony has authored, related topics and Tonys presentation schedule.
The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome to create a single resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).
Aspergers Syndrome Foundation
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. The Foundation aims to promote high quality support and services, and to enable people with Asperger's syndrome to develop into members of the community who are respected for their contribution and recognised for their unique differences.
Asthma UK
The website has information for healthcare staff including point of diagnosis booklets, self management materials and FAQs. An interactive web-based demonstration of the inhaler technique covering all devices can be used with patients, and a telephone helpline provides confidential advice to the public and health professionals.
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The National Autistic Society
They are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
Autism and Computing
Autism and Computing is a non-profit group. Its aim is to explore ways of minimizing the effects of a disabling society on people disposed to montropism. The theory behind Autism and Computing is a dynamical systems model of mind as an interest system. It is a theory about human beings, in which autism has a natural role as contributing to essential diversity. The model has illuminated some aspects of the autistic condition and yielded insights and suggested helpful approaches.
Autism Care UK
Autism Care is the leading provider of Autism and specialist support services in the UK. They provide a portfolio of support solutions including: crisis and verbal intervention and on call solutions bespoke outreach packages community supported living services step through services comprehensive support solutions.
At Dementia
The first of its kind, this site is a resource for professionals, families and those with early dementia so they can find out about available products and how to use them. Technologies featured on the site include devices that will switch off the gas supply if it is left unlit; release water from a bath before it overflows or switch the lights on automatically if a person gets up in the middle of the night.
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The RCN Publishing Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing, the world's largest organisation for nurses. RCN Publishing produces one weekly, eight monthly and two quarterly nursing publications. Nursing Standard, the flagship journal, is the UK's biggest selling weekly for nursing. It is produced by RCN Publishing Company along with a suite of specialist nursing journals - Cancer Nursing Practice, Mental Health Practice, Learning Disability Practice, Nursing Children and Young People, Nursing Management, Emergency Nurse, Nursing Older People, Nurse Researcher and Primary Health Care. RCN Publishing Company also produce the RCN Bulletin, a major source of up-to-the-minute information for RCN members in all specialities, grades and working environments. With the latest nurse vacancies from trusts nationwide, it has become the most cost-effective nurse recruitment magazine available.