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Queenscourt Hospice, Southport
Queenscourt Hospice provides first class in-patient, out-patient and day therapy care for those with far advanced, progressive and incurable disease (mainly cancer related).
http://www.queenscourt.org.uk
Merseyside and Cheshire Cancer Network
The Merseyside & Cheshire Cancer Network was formed in 2000 and links together the organisations that provide care for people with cancer across Merseyside and Cheshire. They work closely with patients, carers, health professionals and managers to help implement the NHS Cancer Reform Strategy and North West Cancer Plan for the people of Merseyside & Cheshire.
http://www.mccn.nhs.uk/
The Department of Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
www.dh.gov.uk
The North West Strategic Health Authority
The North West Strategic Health Authority, known as NHS North West, was created in 1 July 2006 as a result of the national policy Creating a patient-led NHS. Its predecessor organisations were the Greater Manchester, Cumbria and Lancashire and Cheshire and Merseyside strategic health authorities. Their mission is to maintain and improve the health of the North West population and ensure the delivery of world class services for those who need care. Their principal role is to take a lead in ensuring that local NHS services are of world class quality and are performing well for the benefit of people right across the North West.
www.northwest.nhs.uk
NHS Central Lancashire
NHS Central Lancashire is the primary care trust for the Preston, South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire areas. They are at the heart of the local NHS in these areas, and hold the budget for the health services you and your family use.
They have a legal duty to make sure the best health services are available for everyone in central Lancashire. This includes making sure services meet your needs, are of the highest possible quality, and that your money is spent wisely.
www.centrallancashire.nhs.uk
NHS Sefton
Sefton Primary Care Trust (PCT) was established on October 1 st 2006, replacing both South Sefton PCT and Southport and Formby PCT. However, with effect from September 2008, we are now known as NHS Sefton. We serve a population of around 280,000 people across Sefton, the most northerly borough of Merseyside and have an annual budget of just under £500 million (2009/10). They arrange all the NHS care for everyone in Sefton, purchasing services from other healthcare organisations and professionals on your behalf.
www.seftonpct.nhs.uk
NHS Direct
NHS Direct Online is a website providing high quality health information and advice for the people of England including information about conditions and treatments, on looking after yourself, and for details of local health services. Alternatively, go to NHS Direct Interactive on digital satellite TV - simply press the interactive button on your remote control and scroll down to NHS Direct Interactive - telephone NHS Direct for confidential health information on 0845 4647.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS UK
Searches over 600,000 web pages that provide NHS and health information, allowing you to search a wide range of information from a single source.
www.nhs.uk
Healthcare Commission
The Healthcare Commission promotes improvement in the quality of the NHS and independent healthcare.
www.healthcarecommission.org.uk
National Programme for IT in the NHS
The National Programme for IT, which is being delivered by the new Department of Health agency NHS Connecting for Health, is bringing modern computer systems into the NHS to improve patient care and services.
www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk
Choose and Book
‘Choose and Book’ is a new service for GP referral combining electronic booking with a choice of time, date and place. It will be made available to patients gradually over the coming months.
www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health.
www.nice.org.uk
The Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is an independent body that protects the health and well-being of everyone in England and Wales.
www.hpa.org.uk
Dr Foster
Dr Foster is an independent organisation that collects and analyses information on the availability and quality of health services in the UK.
Home.drfoster.co.uk
ChaMPs Public Health Network
The ChaMPs Public Health Network works with local authorities, PCTs, NHS trusts and the voluntary sector across Cheshire and Merseyside. We are building partnerships to promote and protect public health and well-being, and developing capacity and capability across the public sector.
www.champs-for-health.net
Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online is a website developed by professionals who work in clinical laboratories. Whether you are a patient or a carer, it will show you how lab tests are used in health care. It provides detailed descriptions of tests, descriptions of illnesses cross-referenced to tests, news on advances in laboratory testing and links to other free internet services that can help answer questions about your health and treatment.
www.labtestsonline.org.uk
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) launched a magazine called ‘Please Ask’ on in April 2006 which aims to provide patients with information about what to expect before going into hospital, giving patients and family’s peace of mind. The magazine is supported by a website which aim to enable patients to take a more active role in managing their own health and the confidence to ask healthcare staff questions about their treatment.
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/pleaseask
Heart of Mersey
Heart of Mersey's core aims are to reduce coronary heart disease deaths in the under 75s by 40% and coronary heart disease incidence by 20% by 2010 and tackle health inequalities
The Programme is also concerned with the key risk factors associated with the coronary heart disease, including poor diet, smoking (including second-hand smoke) and physical inactivity.
www.heartofmersey.org.uk
Air Ambulance
IAS Medical provides a dedicated fixed wing Air Ambulance service to the NHS as well as a dedicated Air Ambulance on both a commercial and charitable basis to the public.
www.iasmedical.com