Find me a...(and are they registered/qualified?)
Doctor - GP
- GP practices in the UK can be found by a search feature on the NHS Choices website.
- GP practices in Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- GP practices in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- GP practices in Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
- Tagish Directory Lists Postal Addresses and Contacts for NHS Hospitals, Trusts, Primary Care Centres (GP surgeries) and Health Authorities.
- www.specialistinfo.com This site includes details of over 34,000 GPs indexed by name, practice name, town and postcode for easy access.
- Click for Health - a large directory of doctors' surgery and health centre websites.
Doctor - NHS Specialist
- Dr Fosters Consultant Guide can search for a consultant by speciality, procedure or name, in your local area, or throughout the UK. (Note: specialists usually only accept patients with a referral, normally from a GP.)
- Specialist Info Details on over 26,000 UK Consultants, including their special interests, specialty, hospitals (with maps), clinic times, and contact details. The site is indexed by name, geographic region, specialty and special interests making it easy to use. The site also includes details of over 34,000 GPs indexed by name, practice name, town and postcode for easy access. (Note: specialists usually only accept patients with a referral, normally from a GP.)
Doctor - Private Specialist
- Private Healthcare UK has a 'find a doctor' facility to search the private doctors and specialists databases of some of the leading UK private hospital organisations.
- Specialist Info Details on over 26,000 UK Consultants, including their special interests, specialty, hospitals (with maps), clinic times, and contact details. The site is indexed by name, geographic region, specialty and special interests making it easy to use. The site also includes details of over 34,000 GPs indexed by name, practice name, town and postcode for easy access. (Note: specialists usually only accept patients with a referral, normally from a GP.)
- Medical Pages is portal for Private Healthcare specialists in the UK and Ireland.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons website lists accredited surgeons.
- Consulting Room includes a UK directory of cosmetic surgery providers.
Hospital - NHS
- NHS hospitals in the UK can be found by a search feature on the NHS Choices website.
- NHS hospitals in Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- NHS hospitals in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- NHS hospitals in Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
- Tagish Directory Lists Postal Addresses and Contacts for NHS Hospitals, Trusts, Primary Care Centres (GP surgeries) and Health Authorities.
- Dr Fosters Hospital Guide to hospitals in the UK
Hospital - Private
- Dr Fosters Hospital Guide to hospitals in the UK
- Private Healthcare UK has details or a number of private hospital organisations.
- CareHealth provides information on private hospitals in the UK and guidance on how to assess them.
- Hospital Management Trust runs independent hospitals and care homes around the UK. Its objectives are to promote and develop the services of charitable and religious hospitals and care homes.
- See also our private health page of links
Accident and Emergency Departments
- Search for your nearest A and E department on the NHS Choices website.
NHS Walk-in Centre
- Search for your nearest NHS Walk-in Centre on the NHS Choices website.
Minor injuries units
- Search for your nearest minor injuries unit on the NHS Choices website.
Hospice
- See our hospice page.
NHS Trusts, Health Authoritys, PCTs, Health Boards, etc
- Contact details for UK NHS Trusts are on the NHS Choices website.
- In Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- In Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- In Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
- Tagish Directory Lists Postal Addresses and Contacts for NHS Hospitals, Trusts, Primary Care Centres (GP surgeries) and Health Authorities.
Dentist
- Find-a-dentist website from the British Dental Association.
- Dentists in the UK can be found by a search feature on the NHS Choices website.
- Dental practices in Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- Dental practices in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- Dental practices in Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
- See also our dental health page of links.
Optician / Optometrist
- Find an Optometrist / Optician from a searchable database of practices listed on the website of the General Optical Council.
- Optometrists / Opticians in the UK can be found by a search feature on the NHS Choices website.
- Optometrists / Opticians in Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- Optometrists / Opticians in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
Pharmacist / Pharmacy
- Pharmacies in the UK can be found by a search feature on the NHS Choices website.
- Pharmacies in Wales are listed in the NHS Wales Directory.
- Pharmacies in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- Pharmacies in Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
Chiropodist / Podiatrist
- Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists (SCP) website lists chiropodists and podiatrists registered with the Health Professions Council.
Physiotherapist
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website tells how you can use NHS physiotherapy services, and also helps you to find a chartered physiotherapist that offers private services.
Family Planning Clinic
- The fpa list local clinics.
Counsellor
- Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling Has 700 professionally trained and experienced members who offer counselling and psychotherapy on an individual and group basis. Their website is designed to help you find a therapist and learn more about what is involved in the process.
- 'Seeking a Therapist' page on website of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Counselling Directory The purpose of this site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them, and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
Relationship / Sex Counsellor
- Relate is the UK's largest relationship counselling organisation. You can search for your local counsellor on their website.
- The British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy provide a list of accredited therapists on their website.
- The Institute of Psychosexual Medicine provide a list of doctors and their clinics, both private and NHS, with whom you can discuss your sexual problem.
- Marriage Care directory of local services.
- Couples Counselling Network have details of counsellers throughout the country.
- See also the organisations listed in our Relationships / Sexual Problems chapter.
Arts Therapists
- British Association of Dramatherapists can give information about drama therapists.
- British Association of Art Therapists can give information about art therapists.
- Association of Professional Music Therapists can give information about music therapists.
Psychologist / CBT Therapist
- 'Find a Psychologist' page on website of British Psychological Society.
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies have a 'find a therapist' section on their website.
Psychotherapist
- 'Seeking a Therapist' page on website of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- UK Council for Psychotherapists has a section on their website called 'seeking a psychotherapist'.
- Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling Has 700 professionally trained and experienced members who offer counselling and psychotherapy on an individual and group basis. Their website is designed to help you find a therapist and learn more about what is involved in the process.
- British Association of Psychotherapists website gives information on how to find a therapist.
Addiction / Alcohol Help Centre
- Drinkline can give advice on local alcohol services.
- National Drugs Helpline ('Frank') can help direct you to local services.
- See also our alcohol and addiction pages.
Occupational therapist
- OTIP - Occupational Therapists in Independent Practice, have an online directory of therapists.
Speech Therapist
- See the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists website for advice.
- ASLTIP - Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice, have an online directory of therapists.
Nurse
- See our Carers page for many links to caring organisations, nursing home directories, and similar agencies.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
- See the main CAB website for details of local bureau.
Maternity Unit / Midwife
- Search for your nearest NHS maternity unit on the NHS Choices website.
- Dr Fosters Birth Guide covers every maternity unit in the country, and allows you to compare information.
- Independent Midwives Association provide a directory of midwives who work outside the NHS.
Fertility Clinic
- HFEA Directory of Clinics.
- See also our infertility page of links
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic (Genitourinary Medicine Clinic)
- Website of British Association for Sexual Health and HIV provides a directory of clinics for the UK & Republic of Ireland.
- Search for your nearest 'Sexual Health Services' provider on the NHS Choices website.
Cosmetic Surgeon / Clinic
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons website lists accredited surgeons.
- Private Healthcare UK has a facility to search for doctors and clinics involved in cosmetic surgery.
- See also our private health page and cosmetic surgery page of links.
- Consulting Room includes a UK directory of cosmetic surgery providers.
Environmental Health Officer
- The Food Standards Agency website enables you to find you local food standards enforcer.
Blood Donor Session
- National Blood Service give session times and places.
Social Care Services
- See the direct gov website for information and advice.
- Local Social Care Services in Scotland may be found in the organisations section of the NHS Scotland website.
- Local Social Care Services in Northern Ireland can be found on the Health & Care in Northern Ireland website.
Fitness Centre / Personal Trainer
- Find a local keep fit class on the Keep Fit Association's website.
- The Fitmap has a searchable directory of health clubs, gyms, and personal trainers.
- Gymuser has a searchable directory of health clubs, gyms, and personal trainers.
Health and Safety Officer
- See the website of the Health and Safety Executive
First Aid Instructor
- See our First Aid page of links.
Alternative / Complementary Practitioner
- Dr Fosters Complementary Therapist Guide aims to help you find the best practitioner for you in five principal therapies: acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy and osteopathy.
- See also our Complementary Health page which has an extensive list of links to the regulatory bodies for various complementary and alternative therapies.
Chiropractor
- The General Chiropractic Council has a 'find a chiropractor' facility on their website.
Osteopath
- The General Osteopathic Council has a 'find an osteopath' facility on their website.
Medical Equipment Supplier
- See our equipment page.
Is Your Practitioner Registered / Qualified?
- General Medical Council register of Doctors.
- General Dental Council register of dentists.
- General Optical Council holds a searchable register of dispensing Opticians and Optometrists.
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain register of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians (on the voluntary register) and pharmacy premises.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council registration page.
- General Chiropractic Council register of Chiropractors.
- General Osteopathic Council register of Osteopaths.
- Health Professions Council regulates: Arts Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Chiropodists, Podiatrists, Paramedics, Clinical Scientists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Prosthetist & Orthotists, Medical Lab Scientific Officers, Operating department practitioners, Radiographers, Orthoptists, Speech & Language Therapists and has a facility for you to check whether your practitioner is state registered.
- Our Complementary Health page lists various organisations who register accredited practitioners for a number of complementary health therapies.
For further details see 'Who regulates health and social care professionals' - a leaflet developed as a joint initiative by the UK's 13 health and social care regulators.
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