LINKS
Some useful links to other heart support sites and other useful websites and organisations.
Angina.org
A website detailing some new variations in the treatment of angina.
Website: http://www.angina.org/
ARRHYTHMIA ALLIANCE.
The Heart Rhythm Charity
A UK registered charity promoting better understanding, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for individuals with cardiac arrhythmias.
Website: http://www.heartrhythmcharity.org.uk/
BASICS OF COMPUTING.
Lots of good easy to follow tips on here for a range of computer activities.
Website: http://bestnetguru.com/computerhelp/
BBC
BBC absolute beginners guide to computers. This is a basic easy to follow online computer tutorial. Well worth having a look at if you are new to computers.
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml
BLOOD PRESSURE ASSOCIATION.
We are the UK's leading blood pressure charity - lowering blood pressure to prevent stroke & heart attack since 2000. High blood pressure can be treated & prevented. We are here to help.
Website: http://www.bpassoc.org.uk/Home
British Heart Foundation.
Charity fighting heart and circulatory disease. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients.
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk/
CARERS DIRECT
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them.
Website: http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/Pages/CarersDirectHome.aspx
DIABETES UK.
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
Website: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
GET SAFE ONLINE
a joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement, leading businesses and the public sector. Our aim is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow them to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.
Website: http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1
Online Directory
Website: http://www.google.co.uk
HEART SUPPORT GROUPS.
Find your local British Heart Foundation Affiliated heart support group. use the online map on the BHF website. Just insert your postcode and click "search".
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk/about-us/bhf-around-britain/map.aspx
HEART UK.
At HEART UK - The Nation’s Cholesterol Charity -
we're passionate about preventing premature deaths caused by high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
Website: http://www.heartuk.org.uk/
Medical Bracelets.co.uk
Specialists in SOS Talisman medical bracelets and necklaces. Information, parts, sales and advice on your vital emergency health bracelet
Website: http://www.medical-bracelets.co.uk
ONLINE NHS HEALTH GUIDE FOR SALFORD
Find a wide range of health and wellbeing services
Website: http://www.salford.nhs.uk/healthguide/
Pluslink
Free add your URL web directory organized by category.
Website: http://pluslink.info/
Poole Heart Support Group.
Poole Heart Support Group will provide help and friendship to members and their carers and also to others in the Poole surrounding area, who have suffered with heart problems
Website: http://www.poolehsg.org.uk
SALFORD CVS.
Salford CVS is the voluntary and community sector’s local infrastructure organisation providing specialist information, advice, guidance and development support for voluntary and community groups across Salford.
Website: http://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/
SALFORD FAMILY HISTORY GROUP.
Are you trying to research your family history? Why not give this local group a try.
Website: http://www.colsal.org.uk/sites/salfordfhg/Homepage.asp
Salford Heart Care Support Group
The place for practical support for heart care patients and their families & carers in Salford
Website: http://sitewaa1.memset.net/~salford/
Salfordonline
Salfordonline.com is a free community and lifestyle website for the Salford area. We showcase local news, events, businesses and employment opportunities as well as other more general topics of interest and some great jokes.
Website: http://www.salfordonline.com/
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Website: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/best-online-deals/
The Ticker Club
The Ticker Club is an association of ex-patients who have undergone some form of open-heart surgery or other cardiac procedures at Wythenshawe Hospital, a part of the South Manchester University Hospitals Trust and home to one of the country's leading cardiac centres.
Website: http://www.smtr.nhs.uk/patients/TickerClub/Pages/TickerHome.aspx
Upbeat Heart Support Group
A registered independent charity set up by ex-cardiac patients with the aim of providing exercise, social and health educational activities for those who have had heart attacks or other heart related problems and their partner or carer.
Website: http://upbeatheartsupport.org.uk/
Web MD UK
HEART DISEASE guide
Website: http://www.webmd.boots.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-overview-facts
YELL
Online Telephone Directory
Website: http://www.yell.com