Health Professions

Amber

Amber contains records of published research authored by staff working in NHS ambulance services in England and Scotland.

British Dietetic Association

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists

College of Optometrists

College of Paramedics

The recognised professional body for paramedics and the ambulance profession in the UK.

Community Care Inform for Children

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Department of Health

The latest news and updates from the Department of Health and Social Care.

General Optical Council

HCPC

Delivering forward-looking regulation underpinned by strong data, collaboration and compassion.

National Case Review Repository

The repository provides a single place for published case reviews to make it easier to access and share learning at a local, regional and national level.

NICE

Evidence-based recommendations developed by independent committees, including professionals and lay members, and consulted on by stakeholders.

OT Seeker

OTseeker is a database that contains abstracts of systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials and other resources relevant to occupational therapy interventions. Most trials have been critically appraised for their validity and interpretability. In one database, OTseeker provides fast and easy access to information from a wide range of sources to inform occupational therapy.

PEDro

A database of over 35,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Gives members opportunities to learn, research, teach, practice and continuously improve their knowledge and skills. They also work with healthcare commissioners, political leaders and others to position occupational therapy as a solution at the heart of health and social care.

Royal College of Podiatry

Social Care Online

Research briefings, reports, government documents, journal articles, and websites. Updated by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).

Social Work England

The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

A professional body that serves practitioners throughout the whole of the profession of podiatry and podiatric medicine