Useful Links

	Department of Health National Health Policies, guidance and campaigns
	Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Area Team for the Surgery
	The Farming Life Centre provides a rural health outreach service. They offer health/well-being and business related support and information to the farming and rural community of the Derbyshire and Staffordshire Peak District. For further information call The Farming Life Centre: 01298 85162
	Putting Carers First North Staffs Carers Association are there to help and benefit informal, unpaid Carers in the North Staffordshire Area.
	Derbyshire County Stop Smoking advice and help to stop smoking
	Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer.
	NHS 24 Confidential Health Advice and Information Service for Scotland
	NHS England Health Information for England only, including how to find a local service in your area
	Healthcare Commission The Commission is the independent regulator of the NHS in England and it publishes a range of information on the quality of services provided by the NHS, including annual performance ratings for all NHS trust.
	FAST The Stroke Association has funded research into FAST – the Face ;Arm Speech Test – used by paramedics to diagnose stroke prior to a person being admitted to hospital. By diagnosing the possibility of stroke before reaching hospital, it is possible for appropriate referral to a stroke unit to be made as quickly as possible.
	Patient UK The aim of this website is to provide non-medical people in the UK with good quality information about health and disease
	Derbyshire County Council aim to provide high quality services to Derbyshire’s population of around 760,000 residents
	Staffordshire County Council aim to provide high quality services which provide value for money and are tailored to our customers and communities. Sixty-two elected county councillors make decisions for the county and work closely with council officers.
	Med Info provides free and easy-to-understand medical information and advice.
	Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales is a local charity based in Buxton and Ashbourne that provides services of need to the community