How Stuff Works
This site does what it says on the tin. Visit this for detailed information on how things work in 15 different fields such as science, electronics, health and money.
LGI Children's Heart Unit
Leeds General Infirmary's Children's Heart Unit site with advice, help and info for people with heart complaints.
NHS Careers
Want a career in helping others? Fancy working in healthcare? With over 300 careers available, this site gives you the lowdown on how you might be able to work for the NHS.
Phobics Society
Suffer from anxiety or a phobia of some sort? Information website from a charity run by people who have experience of anxiety disorders themselves, as they believe those who have personal experience of anxiety are often best-placed to support others similarly affected.
Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health
The Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health was founded in 1993 by HRH The Prince of Wales to promote integrated healthcare for all. Find out more about how the way we live our lives affects our health as much as genetics. E.g. the environment we live in.
RD4U
This site has been designed by young people for young people who are coping with the death of someone close. “Road4You” means the aim of the site is to help you to find your own road to dealing with your loss.
Red Cross
Focused on the charity's medical aid and relief work around the globe, this site has information on what to do in an emergency. It also has details of a First Aid courses and what to do if you want to help their aid around the world.
RNID - Royal National Institute for Deaf People
RNID is a British charity which offers a range of services for deaf and hard of hearing people. It also provides information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus.
Skill
Skill is the site for the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities, an independent charity which promotes opportunities for people with any kind of disability in learning and employment.
St. John Ambulance
This site will help you find out all you need to know about First Aid courses and regulations, the history of First Aid and how to become a volunteer or cadet (10-18yrs) for the charity.
Surgery Door - facts for young people
This site has information on common types of plastic & cosmetic surgery, possible alternatives and what you could expect before, during and after the procedures. Also includes information on medical conditions and treatments.
Turning Point
Turning Point is a social care organisation that supports individuals and communities in the areas such as drug and alcohol misuse, mental health and learning disability.
World Health Organisation
If you're curious about a country's level of healthcare, use this site to do some research before travelling.
Young Carers Initiative
Part of the Children's Society, this site aims to put young carers in touch with local support projects. As well as contact information, this site has lots of useful advice and web site links to things like health and school.
British Dyslexia Association
People with dyslexia interpret written language in a completely different way to other people. Around four per cent of the population is severely dyslexic and BDA want to see this four percent reach their full potential. This website has lots more information.
Child Accident Prevention Trust
This charity hopes to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents. It's got lots of tips on staying safe and healthy.
ChildLine
Childline addresses all issues relevant to young people today including cyber bullying, crime, peer pressure and sex. This site also offers the choice of covering your tracks so no one needs to know you visited the site.
Don't Lose The Music
If you're addicted to your headphones, this site can tell you how to protect your hearing and enjoy music forever. Has great competitions and celebrity interviews and gossip.
Dyslexia Action
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
Health & Safety Executive
This site, which is run by the UK's watchdog on health and safety at work, has facts on how many people suffer from stress because of work and details how businesses must help their staff avoid stress. Also if you feel your employer takes advantage of you or any other employee, find out your rights and facts here.
Home Office
Visit this site to find details on the Government's up to date drugs policy, changes in the law and changes in punishment. Also has lots of links to other related sites