Links

This page provides links to other web sites relating to health and safety in health services. The list below is not comprehensive and sites are selected for their relevance to this subject. HSE is not responsible for and cannot guarantee accuracy of information on sites that it does not manage. Inclusion does not mean HSE endorses the linked site.

Other Government regulatory bodies and agencies

• Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

Trade unions, employee representatives

• The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• The Royal College of Nursing
• GMB
• UNISON
• TUC
• BMA

England

• Care Quality Commission
• Department of Health
• Monitor – Independent Regulator of Foundation Trusts
• NHS Choices
• NHS Estates and Facilities
• NHS Confederation
• NHS Protect
• General Social Care Council

Scotland

• Healthcare Improvement Scotland
• Healthcare Environment Inspectorate
• Care Inspectorate
• Scottish Government
• NHS Scotland
• Scottish Social Services Council

Wales

• Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
• Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
• Welsh Government
• NHS Wales
• Care Council for Wales

Other useful sites

• Age UK
• Ambulance Services Network
• BackCare - The charity for healthier backs
• British Occupational Health Society
• General Dental Council
• General Medical Council
• Institute of Occupational Safety and Health - Healthcare Specialist Group
• Latex Allergy Support Group
• National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services
• National Back Exchange
• Nursing and Midwifery Council 
• Partnership for Occupational Safety and Health in Healthcare
• Registered Nursing Home Association
• Sanitary Medical Disposal Services Association