National Health Service

National Clinical Assessment Service - Special health authority part of the NHS's work on quality. Provides a support service when there are concerns over the performance of a doctor or dentist.
http://www.ncas.npsa.nhs.uk/

New Health Network - Coalition of individuals and organisations strongly committed to sustainable health service modernisation.
http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/

National Institute for Clinical Excellence - Produces guidance on health technology and clinical practice for England and Wales; on interventional procedures for England, Scotland and Wales; and on public health for England only. Information about their services, procedures, and contacts.
http://www.nice.org.uk/

NHS Confederation - In advance of the NHS Confederation annual conference they have published a series of debate papers designed to stimulate new thinking on future challenges to the health service.
http://www.debatepapers.org.uk

NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement - Assists the NHS in transforming healthcare for patients by developing and spreading new work practices, technology and improved leadership.
http://www.institute.nhs.uk/

NHS History - Developments in clinical medicine and organisation within the British NHS as described in extracts from the book "From Cradle to Grave: fifty years of the NHS" written by Geoffrey Rivett.
http://www.nhshistory.net/

National Patient Safety Agency - Established to identify patient safety issues and find appropriate solutions; offers services in patient-safety reporting (England and Wales), clinical assessment (also Northern Ireland), and ethics research (UK-wide).
http://www.npsa.nhs.uk/

The Big Opt Out - Website for the NHS Confidentiality campaign, which provides a focus for patient-led opposition the NHS Care Records System. News, information about the new records system, how to opt out, and how to get involved with the campaign.
http://www.nhsconfidentiality.org/

Tredegar Medical Aid Society - An account of how a workmen's health scheme in Tredegar became Aneurin Bevan's blueprint for the NHS.
http://www.cradleofnhs.org.uk/medical.htm

Healthcare Facilities Consortium - A not for profit company wholly owned by the NHS Confederation, developing and disseminating information systems in the area of estate and facilities management; information about their activities and membership.
http://www.hfc.org.uk/

National Blood Service - National blood supply for England and North Wales. Facts about blood donation. Search and find a local blood donor session. Quizzes and games.
http://www.blood.co.uk/

NHS National Workforce Projects - Supports NHS organisations achieve workforce objectives; includes resources, information about projects, newsletters, and contact details.
http://www.healthcareworkforce.nhs.uk/

The UK Health Technology Assessment Programme - Site contains details of program's many projects and publications; an NHS national research and development initiative.
http://www.ncchta.org/

The NHS Confederation - Independent membership body for the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS across the UK. Includes details of its aims and priorities, events and publications.
http://www.nhsconfed.org/