For general information on your condition, we recommend the NHS Direct website.  It is specifically aimed at patients and dedicated to giving help and advice, backed up with medical expertise.

 

In addition, the websites of the British Heart Foundation, British Lung Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Trust, all of which support our work at the Trust, include information on specific conditions, treatments and disease management.

 

If you have been told you will be undergoing laboratory tests, for instance a blood test, in hospital and you would like to know more about what it involves and what it could reveal, then Lab Tests Online UK could help you.

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NHS Direct - provides health information and advice. It is unique in being supported by a 24-hour nurse advice and information helpline.  If you use NHS Direct Online and are in any doubt about information you read or about what action you should take, you can call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.

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National Library for Health - brings together information and links for the medical profession and patients.  On the front page, put the condition or treatment you want to know more about into the 'SEARCH RESOURCES' field, click 'Title and text' and 'For Patients' only and then click search.  Publications from a variety of sources, including NHS Direct and the British Medical Journal will be returned.

Lab Tests Online - lists over 200 different tests that patients routinely undergo, explains the purpose of the test, what it involves and further information.  This site is the result of a collaboration the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. 

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British Heart Foundation - a charity dedicated to researching and preventing heart conditions and providing care and support for those living with them.  Their website includes a section on living with heart conditions that has information on the conditions, treatment, recovery and support for patients.

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British Lung Foundation - a charity involved in research into lung disease, preventative work and support and care for people living with lung conditions. Their website includes resources for finding out more about conditions, diagnosis and treatment, living with lung disease and children.

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust - a charity working to improve the lives of people with the condition, raise its profile and fund research into a cure. Their website includes information about the disease, living with it, its symptoms and treatments.

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Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK - he Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK) is the only charity in the UK especially for people with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Their website includes information on PH, treatment and management of PH and support for family and friends.

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