Health & Health Promotion: Websites

AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity, based in the UK, working to avert HIV and AIDS worldwide, through education, treatment and care.

A database of evidence-based information for health care professionals. Includes journals from the BMJ Group.

The nation's heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Includes information for children and young people with on-screen games and downloadable activities to encourage heart-healthy activities.

This is a nationwide movement designed to help people make changes to their lifestyles, so that they can eat well, move more and live longer.

Includes information on animal health and welfare, environmental protection, farming, fisheries, water, food and drink.

Information ; press releases ; publications ; NHS etc

The UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs and drug use. Includes information on aspects of drug and alcohol treatment, health, housing, social work, criminal justice, drug education and prevention, academia and other related fields.

Food safety information for Scotland

Coverage of all areas of food quality and safety.

Health information for adolescent girls.

A WHO initiative designed to improve the health of students, school personnel, families and other members of the community through schools.

Information about the HSE, press releases, statistics, organisations, publications etc.

Health promotion in Canada.

A WHO department with information, documents, links etc

IAS promotes the scientific understanding of beverage alcohol and the individual, societal and health consequences of its consumption.

A worldwide, independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education, community action and the development of healthy public policy.

NHS Scotland's information portal. Some areas of the site require an NHS Scotland Athens username and password, other parts are freely available.

A database for young people of organisations, contacts, projects,fact sheets, publications and links ; includes advice, drugs, alcohol, education, health, housing, sex, sport and work.

Information, advice and support for professionals, carers and individuals. Contains information and advice for those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions.

Information on many aspects of the health and welfare of children and young people including health education, drug education and disabilities.

NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.

Information on treating common health problems, finding local health services and out-of-hours health care in Scotland.

The main aim of NHS England is to improve the health outcomes for people in England.

NHS Health Scotland is a national Health Board working with public, private and third sectors to reduce health inequalities and improve health.

Provides a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland.

Information on walking for health and walking schemes throughout Scotland.

UK self help and patient groups web links.

Provides a high quality service to strengthen the development and capacity of a multi disciplinary public health workforce in improving and addressing inequalities in health across NHS Glasgow and Clyde.

Government policy on reducing drug misuse. Encourages young people to live healthy lives and ensure that they know the dangers of misusing drugs. Information on drug services to help young people as soon as possible if they have a problem with drugs.

WHO promotes school health programmes as a strategic means to prevent important health risks among youth and to engage the education sector in efforts to change the educational, social, economic and political conditions that affect risk.

Research unit offering surveys, research and evaluation services to all those concerned with the health and social development of young people; includes information for teachers and links to other health related sites.

Resources for Health Professionals and Staff in Scotland.

A listing of health policies relating to Scotland. Includes areas such as cancer, dementia, drugs, mental health, health inequalities and more

Information and resources for those interested in health and inequalities in Scotland.

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) develops evidence based clinical practice guidelines for the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. SIGN guidelines are derived from a systematic review of the scientific literature and are designed as a vehicle for accelerating the translation of new knowledge into action to meet their aim of reducing variations in practice, and improving patient-important outcomes.

A Scottish Government website designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Information on the work of the UKPHA, news, government initiatives, the history and current state of public health, events, resources etc.

The wellbeing of Glasgow’s population across a range of domains (e.g. health, poverty, education, environment), monitoring progress and encouraging civic engagement in the cross-cutting issues that face the city.

Website which helps you to develop skills in critically appraising healthcare information

Information on all aspects ot The World Health Organization ; includes publications, policies, and links to other sites.

WHO is the authority responsible for public health within the United Nations system. The WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) is one of WHO’s six regional offices around the world.

National charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.