Useful Links

Advanced Life Support Group -The Advanced Life Support Group began life in 1990 and became a registered medical education charity in 1993. The organisation exists to preserve life by providing training and education in life saving techniques

British Association of Critical Care Nurses - BACCN aims to provide opportunities and services for members which support personal and professional development, and promote the art and science of critical care nursing.

British Association for Immediate Care - Formed in 1977, BASICS is a registered charity which acts as the national co-ordinating body for both schemes and individuals providing Immediate Care throughout the United Kingdom.

British Medical Association - The professional association for doctors

Electronic British Medical Journal - launched in May 1995, the site contains the full text of all articles published in the weekly BMJ since January 1994 as well as material unique to the website. 

British Heart Foundation - The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death.

British Hypertension Society - The British Hypertension Society provides a medical and scientific research forum to enable sharing of cutting edge research in order to understand the origin of high blood pressure and improve its treatment.  An annual scientific meeting is held every September at a University Campus in the UK and Ireland.

EBME - Medical Engineering website

European Resuscitation Council - On this site you will find the latest guidelines on Resuscitation, as well as a full overview of the ERC educational tools such as manuals, posters and slides.

US Food & Drug Administration - The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health in USA by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Medical Devices in Scotland - In October 2001 Medical Devices In Scotland (MDIS) became an incorporated company in Scotland thanks to industry support and substantial funding from Scottish Enterprise.  Established as a ‘not for profit’ organisation, it aims to support and strengthen the medical device industry in Scotland by developing the partnerships between the Scottish NHS, academia and industry to assist the commercialisation of ideas.

MHRA - Enhance and safeguard the health of the public by ensuring that medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe.

Nursing & Midwifery Council - The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an organisation set up by Parliament to protect the public by ensuring that nurses and midwives provide high standards of care to their patients and clients.

Royal College of Nursing - The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.

UK Resuscitation Council - The objective of the Council is to facilitate education of both lay and healthcare professional members of the population in the most effective methods of resuscitation appropriate to their needs.

Royal College of Anaesthetists - The professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom. Its principal responsibility is to ensure the quality of patient care through the maintenance of standards in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management.

Scottish Intensive Care Society - The Scottish Intensive Care Society was founded in Perth in January 1991 by intensive care clinicians from all four Scottish cities, to co-ordinate and represent the specialty of intensive care in Scotland.

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland - The Association represents the interests of a very considerable majority of anaesthetists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and, through its overseas membership, has close contact with many other countries.

Council for Professionals as Resuscitation Officers - To maintain, develop and promote the skills and expertise of Resuscitation Officers for the benefit of the public through education, research, audit and partnership.

British Thoracic Society -BTS was formed in 1982 by the amalgamation of the British Thoracic Association and the Thoracic Society. It has grown over the last few years to include medical practitioners, nurses, scientists and any professional with an interest in respiratory disease.

Scottish Health Statistics - ISD Scotland is an essential support service to NHSScotland and the Scottish Executive Health Department; responsive to the needs of NHSScotland as the delivery of healthcare evolves; proactive in determining and advising how best to use information and Information Technology to ensure efficient, effective delivery of patient care.

Department of Health - The Department of Health’s aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of England. Its work includes setting national standards and shaping the direction of the NHS and social care services, and promoting healthier living.

National Services Scotland - NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) works at the very heart of the health service providing a diverse range of support services to ensure that frontline patient care is delivered effectively across Scotland.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.