Websites for Health and Lifestyle Information
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk has all you need to know about life in East Renfrewshire
Health Information
www.bbc.co.uk/health Looks at healthy living and covers a wide range of medical issues.
www.healthinfoplus.co.uk Searches various NHS websites and other good health sites.
www.healthscotland.com Click the "Your Health" tab for information on a variety of health topics including parenting, alcohol, drugs, and mental health.
www.healthyliving.gov.uk Healthy eating and exercise advice for Scotland.
www.patient.co.uk A directory of UK health, disease, illness and related medical websites that provide patient information, compiled by health professionals
www.nhsggc.org.uk The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website gives more information about health services in the local area.
www.nhs24.com Provides up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
Information on life in the UK
www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland Citizen's Advice Bureau Scotland has information on money, tax, housing, education, consumer affairs, travel, rights and the law.
www.bbc.co.uk It’s not just news, sport and entertainment; the BBC site also covers a vast range of topics including business and money, science and nature, history, lifestyle (including food, gardening, and consumer advice), society and culture. It also has a range of pages devoted to life in Scotland.
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Practical advice on all kinds of consumer issues – from problems with cars to faulty household appliances.
www.direct.gov.uk A guide to UK public services. Covers employment, money, education, motoring, community, health, crime, the environment, rights and the law. Also offers specific information for young people, parents, over 50s, carers, disabled people and Britons living abroad.
www.dwp.gov.uk Department for Work and Pensions.
www.scotland.gov.uk The website of the Scottish Government.
http://scotland.shelter.org.uk The Shelter site doesn’t just deal with homelessness – it also offers advice on mortgages, landlords, council housing, repairs, neighbour issues and legal matters.
