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Advisory body on matters concerning the potential mutagenicity of chemicals in the environment.
Information about the committee and its work, with downloadable copies of papers and publications.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/com/index.htm
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Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
Advisory body on matters concerning the potential carcinogenicity of chemicals. Details of the
Committee and its activities, with downloadable copies of papers, publications and background
materials.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/coc/index.htm
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Airbags - General Advice
A paper from the UK Department for Transport on the safety aspects of Car Airbags - also known as
'Supplementary Restraint Systems' (SRS).
http://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/vehicle/standards/airbags/index.htm
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Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards
Advises the Government on the NHS Consultants' Distinction Awards Scheme. Provides information
about the Scheme and copies of nomination forms.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/acda/
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on AIDS
Backbench group of MPs and Peers in the UK Parliament. Reports and publications, news, HIV in
Parliament, Parliamentary Meetings, Background, Membership, contact details and links.
http://www.appg-aids.org.uk
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Public Health Laboratory Service
Official body (England and Wales) for detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring infectious diseases.
Statistics and fact sheets available.
http://www.phls.co.uk
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Prescription Pricing Authority
Provides information about the PPA, which is a Special Health Authority within the NHS. Amalgamated
pescribing data (the PACT centre pages) is available.
http://www.ppa.org.uk
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National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Special Health Authority with the task of systematically appraising health interventions and
producing national guidance on effectiveness. Full details of evidence and appraisal process are
supplied.
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Health and Safety executive
Site containing leaflets on Hazards at work (some of which are provided in Welsh as well as
English), details of HSE research and other publications.
http://www.hse.gov.uk
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United Kingdom Xenotransplantation Interim Regulatory Authority
Advises the Government on issues concerning the transplantation of animal tissue into humans. Site
provides details of the Authority's responsibilities, work, membership and reports.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/ukxira.htm
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Medicines Control Agency
The MCA's main responsibility is ensuring that all medicines on the UK market meet appropriate
standards of safety, quality and efficacy. Site provides information on licensing, inspection and
enforcement.
http://www.mca.gov.uk
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Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment
Advisory committee on the health effects of natural and man-made radiation in the environment.
Provides FAQs on radiation issues, news, current work and details of the committee itself.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/comare/comare.htm
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Drugs Misuse Information
Department of Health resource providing information and assistance on issues regarding drug misuse,
including health consequences, guidance and statistics.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/drugs/
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Food Standards Agency
Provides information on UK food safety - news, regulations, research and other pertinent
information.
http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk
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Human Genetics Commission
The UK Government's advisory body on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people
and on health care. Its remit is to give ministers strategic advice on the "big picture"
of human genetics, with a particular focus on social and ethical issues.
http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
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Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation
Popular summary, executive summary and presentation pack for this particular Government initiative.
Includes a link to the full version of the White Paper.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/ohn.htm
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UK National Blood Service
UK National Blood Service site provides information on becoming a donor, where to make your
donation, and facts about blood and statistics about uk donations and donors.
http://www.bloodnet.nbs.nhs.uk/
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Health and Safety Laboratory
The HSL is an Agency of the Health and Safety Executive which supports HSE in ensuring that risks
to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled. The services offered
by the HSL are detailed on this site.
http://www.hsl.gov.uk/
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Medical Devices Agency - MDA
Describes the agency's work in ensuring that medical devices meet appropriate standards of safety,
quality and performance. Includes downloadable versions of a number of reports on
products/organisations.
http://www.medical-devices.gov.uk/
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)
Provides information on fertility matters. It includes a plain english guide for patients.
http://www.hfea.gov.uk/
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Association of Directors of Social Services
Represents all the directors of social services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Includes
information on the Association, membership and key policy issues.
http://www.adss.org.uk
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Department of Health
Official website of UK Department of Health, the government department responsible for public
health issues. Provides material which is primarily for use by health and social care
professionals, academics and other interested parties.
http://www.doh.gov.uk/
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