Local

CEDAR (The Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Research), The Royal Surrey General Hospital

http://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/Cedar-Centre

NHS Surrey http://www.surreyhealth.nhs.uk/

Diabetes Related

Diabetes UK - This Group is a Voluntary Group within Diabetes UK, the largest charity for people with Diabetes in the UK. Produces a wide range of booklets and leaflets. Members get six issues of 'Balance' per year. www.diabetes.org.uk

Other Local Voluntary Group Websites in the South East

Blackwater Valley Voluntary Group
Petersfield

St Peters/Chertsey
Horsham
East Surrey
Kingston and District
Croydon
City of Portsmouth

Those with links will go though to their websites. For those without please email voluntarygroups@diabetes.org.uk

General

Best Treatments (NHS Direct) from Clinical evidence for patients from the BMJ. http://www.besttreatments.co.uk

Blood Pressure Association. Produces a range of leaflets and booklets on high blood pressure and related issues. http://www.bpassoc.org.uk

British Heart Foundation - Provides information for patients, relatives and healthcare professionals. Produces a range of leaflets and booklets. http://www.bhf.org.uk

British Hypertension Society - Provides information on diabetes and high blood pressure including recommended home blood pressure monitors. http://www.bhsoc.org/

British Liver Trust - Helps adults with all forms of the disease. http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk

Carers UK - Campaigns on behalf of carers and provides information and guidance. http://www.carersonline.org.uk

Department of Health - Diabetes National Service Framework
Launched in 1998, aims to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes. Visit Dept of Health website

Food Commission - An independent not-for-profit organisation which investigates issues of safer, healthier food in the UK. http://www.foodcomm.org.uk

National Kidney Federation - Run by kidney patients. Provides patient support. http://www.kidney.org.uk

Neuropathy Trust - Provides support and information to patients, families and carers. http://www.neuropathy-trust.org

NHS Direct Online - Provides a gateway to good information and only links to high quality information sources. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Patients Association - Information and advice on access to health services. http://www.patients-association.com

Society for Chiropodists and Podiatrists - Provides foot healthcare information and advice. http://www.feetforlife.org

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