Search Links
Use the options below to find links to websites that may be of interest to those working in a public health capacity or with an interest in public health. It is not an exhaustive list of websites but provides a range of sites that may be of interest.
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BBC Lifestyle Food
BBC Food site including online information about healthy eating, recipes, food safety and question and answer forums.
www.bbc.co.uk/food
BBC Science Human Body
Aimed at older primary school children and teenagers, this web page examines the human body. When a body part is selected details are given on its purpose and how it functions. The enhanced version requires Flash 4.0 software.
www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
Beechgrove Garden
Site giving information about The Beechgrove Garden - featured in the television programme of the same name. Provides information and advice on gardening and associated health and well-being benefits. Features interviews with presenters, details of suppliers, and an interactive garden tour. Resources include a key word searchable archive of gardening factsheets.
www.beechgrove.co.uk/
BMA Events: Courses, Conferences and Seminars
Information about the UK professional association of doctors, representing their interests and providing services for its 123,000 plus members. It is: an independent trade union, a scientific and educational body, a publishing house, a limited company, funded largely by its members. Site contains sections on the BMA, committee activities, becoming a doctor, quality of services to patients, policy and politics, science, and ethics.
web.bma.org.uk
BMA website
Site contains sections on committee activities, becoming a doctor, registering with a doctor and quality of service, policy and politics, science, health education and public health, ethics and the BMA Library.
www.bma.org.uk/
Breastfeeding in Scotland
Site aimed at anyone interested in the current breastfeeding situation in Scotland. It contains online information about breastfeeding including sections on statistics, good practice, research, resources, policy documents, and details of local initiatives.
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/breastfeed/
Breastfeeding.com
American site dedicated to helping women breastfeed. Provides online breastfeeding information and support and aims to help prepare new mothers for the experience of breastfeeding. The site includes free online videos, publications, nursing humour and an art gallery.
www.breastfeeding.com
British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
Professional body for Orthoptists and contains information on the work in investigating, diagnosing and treating disorders of vision and defects of eye movement such as squint, lazy eye, wearing glasses in childhood, co-ordination problems and binocular vision problems. Includes details of research and sections for professionals and patients.
www.orthoptics.org.uk
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO)
UK professional body that represents prosthetists, orthotists and associated professionals. Aims to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice, continued professional development and education as well as enhancing standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. Site includes sections on committees, conferences, information services, and career information.
www.bapo.com/
British Deaf Association (BDA)
Aims 'to build a strong and vibrant community of Deaf people who use sign language , pulling together to provide mutual support and equipped with the confidence and skills to contribute to society as equal citizens.' Site includes sections on news, online publications, policy, events, sign language,
www.bda.org.uk