Rural Health Good Practice Database: A valuable source of information for all organisations with an interest in rural health and wellbeing. Co-ordinated by Helen Swindlehurst, Rural Proofing Officer for the IRH, the project has already received several examples of good practice and from voluntary and statutory organisations and is awaiting responses from a host of other contacts, including various charities.

Healthcare Commission: The Healthcare Commission exists to promote improvement in the quality of both the NHS and private and voluntary healthcare across England and Wales. We aim to do this by becoming an authoritative and trusted source of information and by ensuring that this information is used to drive improvement. The Healthcare Commission’s legal name is the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection. It was formed by the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 and launched on April 1st 2004.

Rural Minds: Rural Minds is Mind’s response to the disadvantage experienced by people with mental health problems who live in rural communities in England. In 1997 Mind received money from the Department of Health to fund a three year project based at the Arthur Rank Centre, NAC, Warwickshire. The project was launched at the Royal Show in June 1997 by Lord Plumb.

Bute Healthy Living Website - Scotland: Bute Healthy Living Website.

Neighbourhood Statistics: Use this site to view, compare or download statistics for local areas on a wide range of subjects including population, crime, health and housing.

This Is North Scotland - News: Aberdeen Journals portal brings you news, views, classifieds, competitions, entertainment etc from its editions covering the whole of the north of Scotland.

Institute Of Occupational Safety And Heath: IOSH, Europe’s leading body for health and safety professionals, represents 27,000 members in over 50 countries. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Institution regulates and steers the profession, maintaining standards and providing impartial, authoritative guidance on health and safety issues.

Wheels Are Go - The Disabled Traveller: This web site is dedicated to the Disabled Traveller searching for holiday information about Resorts and Hotel facilities. World-Wide. This website needs help from the Disabled Communities around the World, get in touch with your local Disability Groups tell them about the information this site provides.

Wheelchair Access In The Uk: Some 2000 places accessible by wheelchairs in the UK.

Independent Living Institute: The Independent Living Institute offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity. They run a virtual library, interactive services, feasibility studies and projects, and are experts in designing and implementing direct payment schemes for users