Health and Fitness
Here are links offering online advice and support on health issues across Mid Wales. Here are some of the main local websites - tell us if you know of any more good ones.
Brecknock and Radnor CHC
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=205
This Community Health Council (CHC) has a web page on a larger site for all Wales ' CHCs. It provides details about how to contact the CHC as well as information about health issues in Wales.
Ceredigion and Mid Wales NHS Trust
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?OrgID=49
This easy to navigate site includes sections on information for patients, pyblic and patient involvement, policies, and an opportunity to provide feedback.
Ceredigion Local Health Board
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?OrgID=259
This website provides up-to-date information about what is happening with regard to health in Ceredigion.
Ceredigion CHC
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=207
This Community Health Council (CHC) has a web page on a larger site for all Wales ' CHCs. It provides details about how to contact the CHC as well as information about health issues in Wales.
Lands end John o' Groats Association
http://www.landsendjohnogroats.com
This website tells you all about the exclusive association for those who have done the trip (over 1100 it claims) but also offers volunteer help for those planning their trip with links and a cd available.
Website recommended by Jack Adams (route advisor)
Montgomery CHC
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=209
This Community Health Council (CHC) has a web page on a larger site for all Wales ' CHCs. It provides information about health issues in Wales.
Life Coach Directory
www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
The purpose of this site is to provide the UK with a life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs.
Suggested by Emily Attewell
Powys Local Health Board
http://www.powyslhb.wales.nhs.uk/
This excellent site has sections on employment, research and development, a staff section and more in an easy to navigate structure.
Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline
http://www.dan247.org.uk/
Website information about a free and bilingual telephone helpline providing a single point of contact for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Wales Obesity Support
http://www.wloss-surgery.co.uk/supportgroup/
The Wales Obesity Support' website is open to anyone who wishes to join and share their experiences. The website intends to have recipe ideas, weight loss tips and questions for doctors, dieticians and psychologist.
Suggested by Chris Wong from Magor.
Welsh Dyslexia Project
http://www.welshdyslexia.info
This bilingual website takes a positive stand, aiming to "make Wales the best country in the world in which to be a dyslexic individual." There is a wide range of info from what dyslexia actually is to details about testing. The site offers help in the classroom, lots of useful links and contact information for the organisation and all with a positive attitude.
Suggested by Michael Davies from Llechryd, Cardigan.
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