Useful links
 You may find the following links of use to you as they are all related
to intensive care follow-up. However, we cannot be responsible for the content on
these sites as we have no control of them.
If you would like to add your site to this list please contact us and we will organise for the I-CANUK team to add your entry.
The Intensive Care Society (ICS)The ICS is the organisation that represents medical healthcare professionals working in the field of critical care in the United Kingdom. The website has a patient area, information regarding meetings, guidelines and links to related critical care sites.
http://www.ics.ac.uk/
HealthtalkonlineThe Healthtalkonline project is supported by the NHS and seeks to describe the patient experience using semi-structured interviews. The experiences of people who have experienced critical illness are available on the site. A must read!
http://www.healthtalkonline.org/Intensive_care/
The National Outreach Forum
The National Outreach Forum is a non-profit making multi-professional interest group, that seeks to promote excellence in the care of critically and acutely unwell patients.
http://www.norf.org.uk/
Macmillan Cancer SupportMacmillan Cancer Support is a charitable trust which provides support for patients with cancer and their carers. The Macmillan website has advice, local information and resources for patients, relatives, informal caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx
Marie CurieMarie curie provides care to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses along with support for their families. The charity is best known for its network of Marie Curie Nurses working in the community to provide end-of-life care for patients in their own homes.
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)TheSCCM is the body that represents medical healthcare providers in critical care in the United States of America. This comprehensive web resource lists training opportunities, research and guidelines for professionals.
http://www.sccm.org/sccm
MindMind is a leading mental health charity with extensive local services in all parts of the UK. Mind offers resources and training for individuals and organisations with the aim of promoting good mental health.
http://www.mind.org.uk/
CRUSECRUSE is a UK charity that provides support and resources for the bereaved.
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Relate
This organisation specialises in helping people having difficulties in their relationships with loved ones. Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.
http://www.relate.org.uk/
Depression Alliance
http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Alcohol concern
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/servlets/home
Recreational Drugs
http://www.talktofrank.com/home_html.aspx
This site provides straightforward advice about recreational drugs for young people.
Turning Point
Turning Point addresses the individual needs of people with substance misuse, mental health and learning disability. It is a leading social care organisation across England and Wales.
http://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Help the Aged
Help the Aged is a charity committed to helping older people in poverty, isolation and neglect. It provides substantial advice across a wide range of health and social care issues for older people.
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb
Age Concern
Age Concern promotes the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling experience.
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/
Brake
Brake supports people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents.
http://www.brake.org.uk/
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