Links
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www.allergyuk.org
Allergy UK is the country's leading national medical charity providing up to date information on all aspects of allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity.
British Dietetic Association
www.bda.uk.com
The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, was formed to provide training and facilities for Dietitians. The Association has developed into a Professional Association, which aims to: Inform, Protect, Represent and Support its 5000+ members. Most are qualified dietitians holding a degree or postgraduate diploma recognised for Registration by the Health Professions Council.
www.bdaweightwise.com
For healthy eating information and advice on how best to manage your weight
www.teenweightwise.com
Healthy eating information for teenagers and young people.
British Nutrition Foundation
www.nutrition.org.uk
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity, which promotes the well being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
Caroline Walker Trust
www.cwt.org.uk
Caroline Walker Trust is a charity dedicated to the improvement of public health through good food. It produces expert reports which establish nutritional guidelines for vulnerable groups - including children and older people.
Coeliac UK
www.coeliac.co.uk
Coeliac UK is the leading charity working for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH).
Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
Dr Foster
www.drfoster.com
Dr Foster is an independent organisation which collects and analyses information on the availability and quality of health services in the UK. Use Dr Foster to make the most informed decisions on how to access the right healthcare.
Food Standards Agency
www.food.gov.uk
The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. Their web site contains a wealth of useful information and links on food, nutrition and health. See also their sites about Salt at www.salt.gov.uk and regarding health eating www.eatwell.gov.uk
Heart UK
www.heartuk.org.uk
HEART UK is a national charity for patients and their families which combines the rich skills of research scientists and the caring and knowledgeable attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
Health Professions Council
www.hpc-uk.org
A new regulator whose job is to protect the health and wellbeing of people who use the services of the health professionals registered with them. At the moment, the HPC registers members of 13 professions. They only register people who meet our standards for their professional skills, behaviour and health.
National Health Service (NHS)
www.nii.org.uk
A UK organisation of nutritionists which exchanges information and discusses ideas regarding all areas of nutrition within industry.
Nutrition Society
www.nutritionsociety.org
The Nutrition Society was established in 1941 ". Highly regarded by the scientific community, the Society is the largest learned society for nutrition in Europe. Membership is worldwide but most members live in Europe.
SENSE
www.sense-nutrition.org.uk SENSE is the original network of self employed, professional nutrition consultants. Members are registered through the Nutrition Society or Health Professional Council and have a wealth of skills and experience, as detailed on the website.
www.thevegansociety.com
The Vegan Society provide information about vegan nutrition and support and advice for vegans and those caring for vegans.
World Cancer Research Fund UK
www.wcrf-uk.org
World Cancer Research Fund UK is dedicated to saving lives by funding cancer research and providing education programmes that expand our understanding of the importance of our food and lifestyle choices in the cancer process.
Network Health Dietitians
www.nhdmag.com
The uk's only independent monthly magazine for nutrition and dietetic professionals.
National Association of Care Caterers
www.thenacc.co.uk/
The NACC promotes the standard of catering within the care sector, providing a forum for debate, commissions research, publishes guidelines, and authoritative statements on all aspects of catering for the care sector.
Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
Dietitians Mental Heath Group
www.dietitiansmentalhealthgroup.org.uk
Working in mental health, we are a group of dietitians with expertise in Eating Disorders, Learning Disabilities and mental health. An interest group of the British Dietetic Association.