HPIC WEBSITE NEWS

2nd November 1998  -  Issue  7

HPiC Website News aims to keep readers up to date with recently launched
internet websites in the field of health promotion. The newsletter contains
health information and campaign sites, sites of relevant organisations, and
sites which are recommended as good examples of design for the internet. The
newsletter is compiled every two weeks. Additionally if you require
bibliographic references to health promotion publications, resources or
articles the HealthPromis database may be accessed free of charge via
http://healthpromis.hea.org.uk. Please email comments or suggestions of
sites for inclusion to [log in to unmask] HPiC is the Health
Promotion Information Centre at the Health Education Authority, London, UK.
For more information about the HEA please visit our website at
http://www.hea.org.uk .


Cancers

Author: Federation of European Cancer Societies
Title:  Federation of European Cancer Societies
URL:    http://www.fecs.be
Country of Origin: Belgium

The Federation of European Cancer Societies (FECS), is a non-profit-making
international organisation. It aims to promote and co-ordinate collaboration
between European societies active in the different fields of clinical and
experimental oncology and cancer nursing. This website contains information
about the organisation.


Care and Carers

Author: The Self-Help Resource Centre (SHRC) of Greater Toronto
Title:  Family Caregiver Support Network (FCSN)
URL:    http://www3.sympatico.ca/fcsn/home.html
Country of Origin: Canada

The Family Caregivers' Support Network (FCSN) is a sponsored project of the
Self-Help Resource Centre of Greater Toronto, and works to fill the need for
education, information sharing, advocacy and support of carers. This website
includes information about the network, it's programmes and projects, a
newsletter, electronic mailing list and discussion forum, as well as
organised links to other information, mainly focussing on Canada and USA.


Community Development

Author: The Johns Hopkins University/Population Communication Services and
The Academy for Educational Development
Title:  Tools for Life
URL:    http://www.jhuccp.org/tools/
Country of Origin: United States of America

Tools for Life is a health communication kit designed for front line
community health workers in Anglophone and Francophone Africa. It covers
safe motherhood, nutrition and infant health, diarrhoea, prevention disease
and illness, family planning and reproductive health. The website consists
of activity cards, information cards, a training guide, and information
about the project.


Drugs

Author: National Technical Centre for Substance Abuse Needs Assessment
Title:  National Technical Centre for Substance Abuse Needs Assessment
URL:    http://www.ntc.org/
Country of Origin: United States of America

The National Technical Centre for Substance Abuse Needs Assessment was
established to provide technical support to states conducting studies to
meet the requirements of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT)
Block Grant applications and other planning activities. This website
includes information about substance needs assessment.


Author: Richmond Youth Service
Title:  Richmond Drugs Awareness Project
URL:    http://www.btinternet.com/~drugshouse/
Country of Origin: England
This is a website for young people giving information about drugs, which
aims to get young people to think about how their drug taking effects their
lives. The website includes information about drugs, legal issues, a quiz,
links, and information for youth workers.


Healthcare

Author: UK Health Centre and Nursing and Health Care Resources on the Net
Title:  UK Health Professionals Forum
URL:    http://anexa.paralogic.com/ukhealthcentre/index.lhtml
Country of Origin: England

This website provides an interactive community area for UK health workers.
This includes web discussion boards, shared bookmarks & chat rooms etc. and
is an example of how some of the more interactive elements of the internet
can be exploited.


Mental Health

Author: Associates for the Research Into the Science of Enjoyment (ARISE)
Title:  ARISE Homepages
URL:    http://www.arise.org/
Country of Origin: England

ARISE was formed in 1989, when a small group of scientists came to the
realisation that pleasure was undervalued and under-researched. ARISE
publish academic books and a regular newsletter, and has studied the
behaviour behind the science through international lifestyle research
relating to stress behaviour, relaxation, pleasure and guilt.

Author: The Inspire Foundation
Title:  Reach Out
URL:    http://www.reachout.asn.au
Country of Origin: Australia

This website aims to help tackle problems that contribute to depression, and
prevent self harm and suicide. The site includes a section for young people
with background information on suicide, information for older people,
concerned about someone they know, resources for professionals, and links to
resources and services available in Australia.



Women's Health

Author: BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
Title:  BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
URL:    http://www.bccewh.bc.ca/
Country of Origin: Canada

The BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health is a research centre created
by feminist researchers, health care providers, community groups, and policy
makers dedicated to improving women's health. This site contains information
about the Centre, Research Themes and Projects, Meetings and Events and
Listserves & Related Links.

Author: Manitoba Women's Health Clinic
Title:  Women's Health Clinic
URL:    http://www.pangea.ca/whc/
Country of Origin: Canada

The Women's Health Clinic is a feminist, community-based health centre
offering a range of services to women of all ages. The Clinic encourages
women to learn all they can about what contributes to their health and
well-being so they can make informed choices. This website includes
information about services and programmes, articles, health monitor updates
and more.


Young People

Author: Partnership between the following: The Chichester Institute, Comic
Relief, European Year Against Racism (EU), Demon Internet, ChildLine, The
Runnymede Trust
Title:  Britkids
URL:    http://www.britkid.org/
Country of Origin: England

The Britkid website centres on issues about race, racism, and life as seen
through the eyes of the British children. It uses graphics and design,
quizzes, quotes, lyrics, and famous people from TV, sport, and music to
promote understanding of different cultural groups. The site includes
information for teachers and educators including guidelines, background
information, resources and links. This is also included as an example of
design in websites aimed at young people.