Links for patients

Health information

• NHS Choices - Information about health conditions, patient support and health news.
• Patient.info - An independent health platform containing over 4000 health information leaflets, a wellbeing centre, a free health check, and discussion forums.

Patient support

• Patients Association 
• Cancer Advice - cancer support groups and charities  - Information on major support groups, patient groups and charities which have an interest in cancer in the UK.
• Macmillan Cancer Support - Support to cancer patients and their families. They offer help with money worries, advice about work or someone to talk to.   

•  Maggie's Centres - Free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.  You can receive support from a range of people such as cancer support specialists, benefits advisors, nutritionists and psychologists.

X-rays and scans 

• NHS Choices: X-rays
• NHS Choices: CT scan
• NHS Choice:  MRI scan
• NHS Choices: PET scan
• NHS Choices: Ultrasound
• NHS Choices: DEXA (DXA) scan 

Radiation and risks

• NHS Choices: Radiation
• PHE:  X-Rays - How safe are they?
• PHE: Medical Radiation FAQ
• NHS Choices: Can I have an x-ray if I'm pregnant