This page provides links to a range of informative sites. The focus is on UK sites.
- RCOG information
- Health organisations
- National Health Service (NHS) information
- Patient involvement and support groups
- Regulation and safety
Organisations and websites included here do not necessarily reflect the views of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, nor does their inclusion constitute a recommendation. These sites are unrelated to the RCOG and we cannot accept responsibility for their content.
- College-produced patient information
- Recommended good practice
- RCOG Briefings
- RCOG Consumers' Forum
Established to ensure that the views of patients are taken into account in the development of College activities. - Academy of Royal Colleges Patient Liaison Group
- British Medical Association
Advice for patients including A-Z of common queries and comprehensive lists of links to useful sites.
- Department of Health
Latest news and information as well as access to publications, policy and guidance. - National Electronic Library for Health
Digital library for NHS staff, patients and the public. - NHS Direct Online
Links to sources of help and advice, including an online enquiry service.
24 hour nurse-led health advice and information helpline: 0845 4647 - nhs.uk
Local NHS services and national information about the NHS: what it does, how it works, and how to use it. - NICE
Authoritative, robust and reliable guidance on current “best practice” for patients, health professionals and the public. - Directgov
Gateway to UK Government information and websites.
Patient involvement and support groups
- Association of Anaesthetists
Anaesthesia and anaesthetists: information for patients and their relatives. - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS)
Emotional support and encouragement as well as information about choices and rights. - BMA - Finding a self-help group or patient organisation
- Cancerbackup
Cancerbackup is Europe's leading cancer information charity. Its website contains over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families, carers and friends. - Daisy Network - Recorded Information Line - 0845 122 8616
Our Recorded Information Line gives basic information about premature menopause, HRT and fertility treatment as well as details of forthcoming events.
The Recorded Information Line also allows you to leave a message which is then emailed to us. Calls are charged at the local rate. Further information regarding Premature Ovarian Failure is available on our website - www.daisynetwork.org.uk - DiPEX (Database of Individual Patient Experiences
Personal accounts of patients' experiences. Includes modules on breast cancer and cervical screening and cancer. - Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Support and information for couples who have suffered an ectopic pregnancy. - Family Planning Association (fpa)
Comprehensive and objective information on all aspects of contraception, abortion and sexual health. - goingfora.com
Virtual hospital departments of clinical oncology and radiology. Discover what to expect when you visit the hospital for diagnosis or treatment. Includes patient testimonies and interactive descriptions of equipment and of the people you are likely to meet. - Infertility Network UK
Information, advice, counselling and support to advance public understanding of all aspects of infertility. - Miscarriage Association
Support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss. - National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. - Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association: Information for Mothers
The OAA is committed to informing mothers (and partners) about the benefits and risks of anaesthesia and pain-relief in childbirth, and supports the principle of involving them as much as possible in their care. - Patients Association
Information on a wide variety of issues, ranging from finding local support groups for certain medical conditions, NHS services and support groups to providing information on what patients are entitled to, making a complaint and listening to patients' experiences.
Helpline: 0845 608 4455 (10:00 and 16:00 Mondays - Fridays) - The Patients Forum
A network of national and regional organisations concerned with the healthcare interests of patients and their families and carers. - Patient Support
Details of 2015 UK patient support organisations, self help groups, health and disease information providers, etc - Royal College of Radiologists Patients' Liaison Group
Information for Patients Undergoing Fibroid Embolisation - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
Support for parents and families whose babies are stillborn or dies soon after birth. In the UK 16 babies a day are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life. - Women’s Health
Health information on gynaecological health issues such as heavy bleeding, fibroids, hysterectomy, the menopause and HRT, pelvic inflammatory disease and ovarian problems.
- General Medical Council (GMC)
Strong and effective legal powers designed to maintain the standards the public have a right to expect of doctors. - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about the NHS. - National Patient Safety Agency
Aims to improve the safety and quality of care through reporting, analysing and learning from patient safety incidents.