Organisations

The Sleep Council The Sleep Council- Body funded by bed manufacturers promoting the importance of a good night's sleep. Free information leaflets, tips and facts are available. The Medico-Legal Society The Medico-Legal Society- This UK society aims to promote all aspects of medico-legal knowledge through its journal and regular meetings. National Association Of Hospice Fundraisers Website National Association Of Hospice Fundraisers Website- UK professional association for fundraisers working in the Hospice movement. Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology- Professional association for practitioners working in respiratory physiology and technology. National professional examinati… Institute of Healthcare Management Institute of Healthcare Management- Professional body for managers working in health services in the UK. A site with detailed information about the Institute, including a private … Medical Protection Society Medical Protection Society- Mutual assurance society providing professional insurance for doctors. Guidance papers and case reports available. Clinical Trials Service Unit Clinical Trials Service Unit- Medical research unit based at Oxford University. Studies chronic diseases such as cancer, heart attacks and strokes. Site provides some information … National Association of GP Co-operatives National Association of GP Co-operatives- GP co-operatives are one of the means by which GPs cover their out of hours commitment to patients when surgeries are closed. This associ… NHS Primary Care Group Alliance Web Site NHS Primary Care Group Alliance Web Site- Support for Primary Care Groups and professionals working in Primary Care in the UK General Medical Council General Medical Council- All practising medical doctors in the UK must be registered with the GMC. This official site describes the functions of the Council and displays guidance … Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists- The professional body for Speech and Language Therapists. Advice on training with links to recognised education centres. Post gradua… British Medical Association British Medical Association- The BMA is the main professional organisation representing UK doctors and is an independent trade union. This site is primarily for doctors and some s… Medical Research Council Medical Research Council- Commissions, funds and carries out medical research projects. Details of the organisation are available. The Royal College of General Practitioners The Royal College of General Practitioners- Academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners. Institute of Medical Illustrators Institute of Medical Illustrators- Describes the aims and activities of this association, with telephone contacts for officers, educational programmes and links to medical and aca… China-Britain Business Council China-Britain Business Council- Highlighting forthcoming seminars, trade missions, exhibitions and key calendar dates for trade between the UK and China. Telecentre Association Telecentre Association- Europe's largest organisation dedicated to the promotion of teleworking. Details of membership requirements, news, events and jobs, with publications, ezin… Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA) Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors (IAEA)- Features a guide and members search. NAFLIC (National Association for Leisure Industry Certification) NAFLIC (National Association for Leisure Industry Certification)- A forum in which representatives of the fairground and theme park industries, manufacturers and inspectors establ… The Marketing Society The Marketing Society- Network of senior marketers. Provides information on the society, membership, events, development programmes, knowledge resources and a video library. The Institute of Directors (IOD) The Institute of Directors (IOD)- UK organisation representing individual company directors. The Brewing, Food and Beverage Industry Suppliers Association The Brewing, Food and Beverage Industry Suppliers Association- Trade organization for beer, food, and beverage suppliers, founded in 1907. Background, publications, events, member… Aluminium Stockholders Association Aluminium Stockholders Association- Describes the organisation, its objectives and membership. Provides information about aluminium, market data, news, events and a members' area. Social Enterprise Coalition Social Enterprise Coalition- National organisation promoting businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need. Includes a profile and information on policies, campaigns … Nuclear Institute Nuclear Institute- Careers details, news, membership and events. Includes a forum and link to the South African branch. Forum of Private Business Forum of Private Business- Aims to influence laws and policies affecting small-medium sized businesses. With membership information, research resources, documents for download and… Corporate Research Forum Corporate Research Forum- Aims to shape decision-making, policy-setting, good practice and performance standards in member organisations with support from our associate companies.… EEF: The Manufacturers' Organisation EEF: The Manufacturers' Organisation- Industry body for engineering and manufacturing employers, offering support on employment law, employee relations, health and safety, skills … Basement Information Centre Basement Information Centre- National centre for information about the development and use of basements. Includes publication details, products and services and a forum. British Woodturners Association British Woodturners Association- List of members and the products they manufacture.