Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
National Care Forum
The NCF has a clear purpose to promote quality outcomes for people who receive care and support services.
National Care Foundation
The National Care Forum represents the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers in the United Kingdom.
National Children's Bureau
Our vision is of a society in which children and young people contribute, are valued, and their rights respected. Our mission is to improve children and young people's experiences and life chances, reducing the impact of inequalities.
National End of Life Care Intelligence Network
The National End of Life Care Intelligence Network (NEoLCIN) aims to improve the collection and analysis of information related to the quality, volume and costs of care provided by the NHS, social services and the third sector, to adults approaching the end of life. This intelligence will help drive improvements in the quality and productivity of services. The Network is part of the National End of Life Care Programme.
National End of Life Care Programme
The National End of Life Care Programme works with health and social care services across all sectors in England to improve end of life care for adults by implementing the Department of Health’s End of Life Care Strategy. Our website is designed to support health and social care staff working, in any capacity, with people nearing the end of life.
National Foundation for Educational Research
The UK's largest independent research organisation for educational and childrens services
National Patient Safety Agency
We lead and contribute to improved, safe patient care by informing, supporting and influencing organisations and people working in the health sector.
National Pensioners Convention
The campaigning voice of Britain's pensioners
National Voices
National Voices is the coalition of health and social care charities. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
NCB (National Childrens Bureau)
NCB is the leading national charity which supports children, young people, families and those who work with them. We aim to improve the well-being of children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
nef (the new economics foundation)
nef (the new economics foundation) is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being. We aim to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. We work in partnership and put people and the planet first. nef was founded in 1986 by the leaders of The Other Economic Summit (TOES) which forced issues such as international debt onto the agenda of the G7 and G8 summits. We are unique in combining rigorous analysis and policy debate with practical solutions on the ground, often run and designed with the help of local people. We also create new ways of measuring progress towards increased well-being and environmental sustainability. nef works with all sections of society in the UK and internationally - civil society, government, individuals, businesses and academia - to create more understanding and strategies for change.
New Policy Institute NPI
The New Policy Institute is an independent progressive think tank, founded in 1996.
NHS Confederation
The NHS Confederation is the independent membership body for the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS.
Norah Fry Research Centre , University of Bristol
Norah Fry Research Centre was established in 1988, and 2009 marked a celebration of 21 years of continuous research activity. Its principal interests are in the area of social and policy-related research. The Centre aims to make a positive difference to the lives of disabled children, young people and adults – with a particular emphasis on issues for people with learning disabilities and their families.
North Lanarkshire Council
Social Care and Health
NSPCC
The NSPCC's vision is to end cruelty to children in the UK. We campaign to change the law, provide ChildLine and the NSPCC helpline service, offer advice for adults, and much more. See what’s new with our work – or make a difference by volunteering or donating.
Nuffield Trust
Nuffield Trust is an authoritative and independent source of evidence-based research and policy analysis for improving health care in the UK. We aim to help provide the evidence base for better health care. Our work programme focuses on a number of key areas in which we have expertise.
ODI Overseas Development Institute
ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. We do this by locking together high quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. We work with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries.
Office for National Statistics
Our main responsibilities as the Executive Office of the UK Statistics Authority include the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of a range of economic, social and demographic statistics relating to the United Kingdom that serve the public good and meet our legal obligations (both domestic and international); the provision of statistical leadership and methodological advice for the benefit of UK official statistics; representing the UK in the international arena; and the development and maintenance of definitions, methodologies, and classifications of statistics.
