NHS Primary Care Group Alliance Web Site  
   Support for Primary Care Groups and professionals working in Primary Care in the UK
   http://www.nhsalliance.org

British Healthcare Internet Association  
   An association for health care professionals and others, who are dedicated to the advancement of health care through the application of Internet technologies
   http://www.bhia.org/

National Association of GP Co-operatives  
   GP co-operatives are one of the means by which GPs cover their out of hours commitment to patients when surgeries are closed. This association offers support. Represents many of the GP Co-ops in the UK.
   http://www.nagpc.org.uk

Clinical Trials Service Unit  
   Medical research unit based at Oxford University. Studies chronic diseases such as cancer, heart attacks and strokes. Site provides some information on recent projects.
   http://www.ctsu.ox.ac.uk/

British Medical Association  
   The BMA is the main professional organization representing UK doctors and is an independent trade union. This site is primarily for doctors and some sections are restricted to BMA members only.
   http://www.bma.org.uk

The Royal College of General Practitioners  
   Academic organization in the UK for general practitioners.
   http://www.rcgp.org.uk/

General Medical Council  
   All practising medical doctors in the UK must be registered with the GMC. This official site describes the functions of the Council and displays guidance for doctors and the public.
   http://www.gmc-uk.org/

Medical Research Council  
   Large UK organization which commissions, funds and carries out medical research projects. Details of the organization are available. Detail of individual projects is sparse.
   http://www.mrc.ac.uk/

Council For Professions Supplementary To Medicine  
   Professional association.
   http://www.cpsm.org.uk/

Medical Protection Society  
   Mutual assurance society providing professional insurance for doctors. Guidance papers and case reports available.
   http://www.mps.org.uk/

Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists  
   The professional body for Speech and Language Therapists. Advice on training with links to recognised education centres. Post graduate courses.
   http://www.rcslt.org

Institute of Healthcare Management  
   Professional body for managers working in health services in the UK. An extensive site with detailed information about the Institute, including a private members only section.
   http://www.ihm.org.uk/

National Association of Non-Principals  
   Represents medical doctors working in General Practice who are not registered principals. Discussion forum and help with developing personal learning plans.
   http://www.nanp.org.uk

Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology  
   Professional association for practitioners working in respiratory physiology and technology. National professional examinations in both spirometry and basic respiratory function testing.
   http://www.artp.org.uk

National Association Of Hospice Fundraisers Website  
   UK professional association for fundraisers working in the Hospice movement.
   http://www.nahf.org.uk

The Medico-Legal Society  
   This UK society aims to promote all aspects of medico-legal knowledge through its journal and regular meetings.
   http://www.medico-legalsociety.org.uk/

Institute of Medical Illustrators  
   Describes the aims and activities of this association, with telephone contacts for officers, educational programmes and links to medical and academic sites.
   http://www.imi.org.uk/

UK Public Health Association  
   A gateway to public health issues in Britain.
   http://www.ukpha.org.uk/

The Sleep Council  
   Body funded by bed manufacturers promoting the importance of a good night's sleep. Free information leaflets, tips and facts are available.
   http://www.sleepcouncil.org.uk/

Associate Parliamentary Food and Health Forum  
   All-party parliamentary group which discusses all health, diet and food related issues. Programme, newsletters and contact information.
   http://www.fhf.org.uk

Charterhouse Clinical Research Unit  
   An independent Contract Research Organisation providing research and development services to international pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Info on volunteer registration for clinical trials.
   http://www.charterhouse-clinical.com/

Alliance for Health Professionals  
   Trade union federation formed by The British Dietetic Association, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, The British Orthoptic Society, The Federation of Clinical Scientists, The Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists and The Society of Radiographers
   http://www.alliance.uk.com/

Council of Heads of Medical Schools  
   Council of the Heads, or Deans, of the faculties of medicine and medical schools.
   http://www.chms.ac.uk/

Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice  
   Issues the certificates which allow doctors to practice as General Practitioners in the UK. Approves and inspects all training posts for general practice. Site provides details on how to obtain a certificate. Lists doctors who hold the certificate.
   http://www.jcptgp.org.uk/

The Association of Clinical Electron Microscopists  
   The ACEM is a professional body representing clinical electron microscopists. Includes information for lay persons on EM and biopsies, and a members area.
   http://www.acem.org.uk

The Duncan Society  
   The Duncan Society aims to stimulate debate, discussion and understanding on issues and policies that affect the health and quality of life of the people of Merseyside and Cheshire.
   http://www.duncansociety.org.uk

National Care Forum  
   Established to represent the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers.
   http://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk

Independent Healthcare Association  
   Trade association representing acute elective surgery, mental health services, nursing and residential home care organisations to the government and media. Site offers descriptive and membership information.
   http://www.iha.org.uk

Royal College of Midwives  
   Trade union and professional organisation run by midwives for midwives.
   http://www.rcm.org.uk

BHIVA Clinical Audit Faculty  
   Promoting good practice in clinical audit in HIV, AIDS and related conditions and co-ordinating a UK-national clinical audit program.
   http://www.bhiva-clinical-audit.org.uk

The vCJD Trust  
   Information on the vCJD Trust and UK compensation scheme including how to claim. Claim forms available.
   http://www.cjdtrust.co.uk

NHS Clinical Governance Support Team  
   Forum for discussion and debate, information and insight on NHS policy. Search facility available.
   http://www.cgsupport.nhs.uk/