Useful web links

CHoC (formerly BayCall) for emergency and out-of-hours cover:
telephone: 0845 0524 999

NHS Direct Online
telephone helpline: 0845 46 47

NHS Credit Crunch Stressline
telephone helpline: 0300 123 2000

NHS Choices is a new online service designed to help you make the most of your health and get the best out of the NHS.

NHS Direct Online is an excellent source of information and guidance on healthcare matters, providing an extensive database of web resources, leaflets, books and patient support groups for a variety of conditions. For guidance on common symptoms, visit their self help guide.

Patient UK another very useful site with leaflets on health and disease as well as details of patient support/self help groups and similar organisations. It also offers comprehensive information about medicines and advice on leading a healthy lifestyle, health promotion and preventing illness.

BBC Health offers comprehensive information on a wide range of health issues.

Cumbria Primary Care Trust has a Health Services page giving information on local providers.

Cumbria County Council for information on Cumbria's Social and Care Services.

Funeral Search Provides essential guidance and practical help for those facing bereavement

South Lakeland Carers Association Provides support to people of any age living in South Lakeland, with caring responsibilities

Other national websites

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