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 Resources and Links The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It has national responsibility for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good, and promotes the efficiency and usefulness of its members by maintaining a high standard of professional education and knowledge see http:www.bps.org.uk The Health Professions Council (HPC) is a new independent, UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of health professions including psychologists. It was set up to protect the public http://www.hpc-uk.org/ Nursing and Midwifery Council is a UK organisation set up by Parliament to ensure that practitioners deliver a high standard of care through professional standards. http://www.nmc-uk.org/ Department of Health Mind Mind is a leading UK charity campaigning vigorously to create a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all. It has a wealth of resources and advice for a wide range of mental health conditions. Samaritans Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide http://www.samaritans.org Contact number UK: 08457 90 90 90 ROI: 1850 60 90 90 Patient UK This website provides comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and nurses to patients during consultations http://www.patient.co.uk/ NHS Direct For more health information please check NHS direct, the NHS Direct health advice service. You can check your symptoms with the online self-help guide, and find out how to get health advice and medical support http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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