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Solihull Heart Support Group (SHSG) has noted the following Web
sites which contain further information which may be useful to heart
patients and their families and carers. You may be interested to
take a look:
Please Note: SHSG makes no warranties or
representations about the accuracy of any information on any other
Web site to which it may be linked. Please check the terms &
conditions and other important notices on these sites before using
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The BHF is a registered charity and SHSG is
affiliated to it. The BHF Web site
provides general information and details of contact points covering
England & Wales. This includes telephone contact numbers for
further information.
www.bhf.org.uk
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The
Electronic QUality
Information for Patients
web site is an NHS "gateway" to quality information
for UK patients, their families and carers. It provides information
about various health conditions and also lists national support
groups and, in particular, West Midlands contacts.
www.equip.nhs.uk
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The
BBC's Educational pages contain information relating to heart conditions
and references to past programmes including "Heart" (in
which one of our members was featured), and the "999 Heart
Special". It also offers educational material and provides
further useful links.
www.bbc.co.uk/education/health/heart
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Net
Doctor is a UK Independent Health Web site. It claims to be written
and edited by over 250 doctors and health professionals including
TV's Dr Hilary Jones. The site aims to provide a comprehensive,
plain-English medical resource. There
are pages relating to heart problems and links to other sites. The
site also poses the interesting question "Are you getting enough?"
- it might be worthwhile following this up.
The
material presented in NetDoctor is in no way intended to replace
professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.
www.netdoctor.co.uk
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NHS
Direct is a 24 hour nurse-led, confidential helpline providing advice
and information on:
- what
to do if you're feeling ill
- health
concerns for you or your family
- local
health services
- self-help
and support organisations
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
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H·E·A·R·T UK is a national charity for patients and their families which combines the rich skills of research scientists and the caring and knowledgeable attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
See useful diet sheet on this website - click here
www.heartuk.org.uk |
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This
site boldly says "Open the Door to a Healthy Heart". This
heart-friendly web site is a resource containing healthy food knowledge.
www.healthyfridge.org |
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