The Institute's objective is to optimise the health of rural communities. It has been founded in Mid Wales to act as an UK based centre of excellence in rural health. http://home.rednet.co.uk/homepages/irh/
A gateway to information on organisations and services provided by the National Health Service (NHS) within Wales. Details of key publications (PDF format), press releases and links to all official NHS Wales web sites. http://www.wales.nhs.uk
The 24 hour nurse-led telephone advice service run by NHS Wales. Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions. When to seek medical help. Advice on healthy living. http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
The Welsh Blood Service is a National Health Service unit who collect blood, process it, test it and store it before delivery to the hospitals in Wales. http://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/
Information on waiting times for patients and GPs. Data covers outpatient, inpatient and daycases for a wide range of specialties and procedures. http://www.hsw.wales.nhs.uk/ipd/homepage.htm
Information on conferences, events, research and personal development programmes for healthcare professionals working within the NHS in Wales. http://www.chl.wales.nhs.uk/
Promote renal research and care. Includes fundraising and events, news, past successes, a gallery of celebrities supporting and patients benefiting, information about the Institute of Nephrology, and ways to help. http://www.kruf.org.uk/
Service provider to the National Health Service in Wales and is managed by Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust. Its role is to provide two key links in the supply chain to Welsh NHS Trusts, the negotiation of contracts and a materials management service. http://www.whs.wales.nhs.uk
Details the products and services available from the organisation, which aims to allow people with sports injuries, or queries, access to specialists who will facilitate diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. http://www.sportsmedwales.org.uk
Information on Public Health and surveillance data, newsletters and disease guidelines for patients and the general public. http://www.phls.wales.nhs.uk/
Welsh Health Estates is a Service Provider to the National Health Service in Wales and is managed by North Glamorgan NHS Trust. Its Architects, Chartered Engineers, Chartered Surveyors and other specialists operate throughout Wales and represent the Welsh http://www.wales.nhs.uk/whe/
WCISU provides information about cancer incidence and mortality within the resident population, demand for screening and treatment, the effectiveness of these services, epidemiological research into the causes of cancer, research into cancer prevention, c http://www.velindre-tr.wales.nhs.uk/wcisu/index.htm
Source of independent information on prescribing for health professionals working in healthcare in Wales including general practitioners (GPs), community pharmacists, medical and pharmaceutical advisers. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/wemerec
Information on National Service Frameworks (NSFs) that are being developed to address variations in standards of care and to achieve greater consistency in the availability and quality of services, by putting in place mechanisms which will enable best car http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nsf
Information to illustrate the hospital training places and facilities available for Pre-registration Pharmacists and Clinical Diploma Pharmacists in Wales. http://www.pharmacy.wales.nhs.uk/
Information about a support group based in North West Wales, including past and forthcoming events. Also offers some basic information. [English/Welsh] http://sleepapnoea.org
A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English) http://www.awares.org/
The governing body for exercise and fitness. Specialising in training courses for people who wish to become fitness instructors (ETM, GYM, circuits, aqua etc)and personal trainers. http://www.fitnesswales.co.uk
Providing interested parties a platform in which to share information and generate innovation within Wales through an interactive forum. http://www.wmhpc.wales.nhs.uk/
Providing information on a Programme that aims to improve the quality of information available in General Medical Practice in Wales. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/foundation
Welsh assembly government strategy to support the modernisation of health services using information and communication technologies. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ihc
Information on this service for Wales. A new organisation that brings together the public health resources of the five former health authorities. http://www.nphs.wales.nhs.uk/
Independent umbrella organisation promoting the welfare of blind and partially sighted people and the prevention of blindness. Information about membership, activities, and their Manifesto. http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/
Welsh breast cancer screening programme. The site aims to provide information of interest to both the general public and health professionals. http://www.screeningservices.org/btw/
An agency in Wales that provides a range of services to help clients overcome drug or alcohol problems, including counselling, detoxification, and residential rehabilitation. http://www.cais.co.uk/
Telephone helpline offering emotional support and information/literature on mental health and related matters to the people of North Wales and Powys. http://www.callhelpline.org.uk
English language version of this service, with information on fire safety for home and business, firefighter recruitment and current vacancies. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/home_eng/index.asp
