There are a number of health organisations and authorities responsible for delivering services and support at a local and national level. Further information is available from the external websites shown below.
The Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust is the NHS organisation responsible for making sure that healthcare is available to people in Coventry. This includes services such as GPs, dentists, psychological services and a range of other specialist services described elsewhere in this directory.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is responsible for managing The University Hospital - north east Coventry (Walsgrave site) and the Hospital of St.Cross, Rugby.
The NHS direct is a 24-hour service providing confidential health advice for people who are ill and not sure what to do. NHS Direct is on 0845 46 47.
The NHS main website shows how NHS services are organised nationally.
The Department of health provides “strategic” leadership to the NHS and social care organisations in England.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is an independent body that plays a critical role in protecting people from infectious diseases and in preventing harm from hazards involving chemicals, poisons or radiation.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Guidance is aimed mainly health care professionals.
