Useful Links

On this page are a number of links you may find useful. InTime will be continually adding to these pages to build you a library of valuable links. (Please note that all links open in a new window.)

NPCRDC: The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre based at Manchester University. The NPCRDC are the copyright owners of GPAQ, the UK's most widely used GMS approved patient survey.
GPAQ: The direct link to the GPAQ survey. Approved for use in the new GMS contract for the awarding of additional points.
National Association of Primary Care: The NAPC is a non-political, non-profit making membership organisation representing and supporting the interests of all primary health care professionals and organisations.
The Department of Health: The latest news and information from the DoH. You can find details of its work, publications, policy and guidance it produces.
Department of Health News Desk: For news on Department of Health policy announcements and access to DH press releases.
www.nhs.uk: The gateway to the NHS. You can find details of all PCTs, GPs etc.
NHS Direct Online: NHS health information and self-help website.
The NHS Plan: Details of the NHS's plans for investment and reform.
Health Service Ombudsman: Website of the Health Service Ombudsman, who undertake independent investigations into complaints about the National Health Service.
The Healthcare Commission: Resource for Department of Health health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: NICE is part of the NHS, and its role is to provide patients, health professionals and the public with authoritative, robust and reliable guidance on current “best practice”.
New Opportunities Fund: The NOF awards grants to education, health and environment projects throughout the UK.
National Screening Committee: Information on public health screening.

Note: InTime can accept no responsibility for the contents of any for the above sites and their presence on this website does not signify any endorsement. The list has been complied for the interest and convenience users.