Bristol Links : Health

• Bristol Orthopaedic Clinic

  Specialising in the treatment of sports injuries and all musculo-skeletal problems.

  www.orthopaedics.co.uk/

• Clifton Physiotherapy

  Provides specialist treatment for muscle and joint problems. Features personnel profile, injury and home visit information.

  www.cliftonphysio.co.uk/

• Bristol South and West Primary Care Trust

  Established in 2002 to pull together all aspects of local NHS provision: newsletter, services and contact details.

  www.bristolswpct.nhs.uk/

• Welsh Back Squash and Health Club

  Centrally located club gives detailed information of its fitness classes, squash, gym and other facilities.

  www.welshback.co.uk/

• Deaf Studies Trust

  Aims to enhance and improve the quality of deaf people's lives and their contribution to society. Includes profile, news, research, publications and resources.

  www.deafstudiestrust.org.uk/

• Bristol Diabetes

  Local events, meetings, NHS links and support group contacts for diabetics in and around the area. Also general information about the disease and coping with it.

  www.brist.plus.com/

• Downs Syndrome Association - Bristol Branch

  A parent-led support group for the parents and carers of those with Downs Syndrome.

  www.dsa-bristol.org.uk/

• Avon First Aid Consultancy

  A range of courses for companies and individuals, including First Aid at Work and defibrillation.

  www.avonfirstaidconsultancy.co.uk

• St Peter's Hospice

  Information for professionals, patients and the general public about local organisation with two hospice buildings.

  www.stpetershospice.org.uk

• Bristol Medical Simulation Centre

  Simulation training for emergency situations, for medical and healthcare professionals, students, paramedics and the emergency services. Using the advanced Human Patient Simulator.

  www.bmsc.co.uk/

• Addiction Recovery Agency

  Provides a 24 week structured, second stage rehabilitation programme for people recovering from substance misuse. Includes details of the treatment, costs, selection criteria and contact information. Located in Bristol.

  www.addictionrecovery.org.uk/

• MS Research

  Charity dedicated to extending knowledge about the disease, with the aim of providing better treatment and hastening a cure. Based in the United Kingdom.

  www.ms-research.org.uk/

• Century 21 Backcare

  [Central] Introduction to this back pain treatment centre that uses bionic micro-manipulation.

  www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~bhriley/c21backcare/

• Birth Centre Bristol

  A campaigning group whose aim is to set up one or more midwife-led birth centres in the Bristol area.

  www.digitalbristol.org/members/bcb/index.htm

• Wellwomen Information

  For all women who are worried about their health, who want to know more about their bodies, or to understand more about the drugs and other treatment they are being offered.

  www.wellwomeninformation.org.uk/

• The Bristol Endometriosis Clinic

  Offering laparoscopic procedures, with treatment options, clinician profiles, and fee schedule.

  www.endo-clinic.co.uk/

• North Bristol NHS Trust

  The latest news and information, services and publications, recruitment and public consultation.

  www.nbt.nhs.uk

• MS First

  Charity based at Bristol General Hospital performing research and assisting in the training of health professionals. General info on multiple sclerosis on the site.

  www.digitalbristol.org/members/msfirst/

• Well Mother

  Details of classes and individual support for mothers, babies and their partners or friends through pregnancy, birth and babyhood. Also advice, articles and birth stories.

  www.wellmother.org/

• Guardian Homecare

  Describes its home care services.

  www.homecarebristol.co.uk/