Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
National Care Association
This website is intended for members, care professionals and members of the public, to provide easy access to information about the independent care sector and issues that affect us.
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 Skills Academy for Social Care
The National Skills Academy for Social Care is for everyone committed to excellent adult social care in England. It was created by social care employers to transform the quality of leadership, management, training, development, and commissioning.
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.
National Youth Agency
We are an independent charity and the partner of choice for government, local authorities, businesses and the third sector, delivering with them, and advising and supporting them in the development of programmes and policies for young people.
NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)
NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) is the national voice of local support and development organisations in England. We are a charity that champions and strengthens voluntary and community action by supporting our members in their work with over 160,000 local charities and community groups. NAVCA believes that voluntary and community action is vital for vibrant and caring communities. We provide our members with networking opportunities, specialist advice, support, policy information and training. NAVCA is a vital bridge between local groups and national government. We take the lead on the issues that matter most to local support and development organisations. We influence national and local government policy to strengthen local voluntary and community action.
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 College Durham
Undergraduate
New Policy Institute NPI
The New Policy Institute is an independent progressive think tank, founded in 1996.
Newcastle City Council
We want to promote healthy living and social wellbeing. The section provides you with advice for adults, children and family care.
Newport City Council
We help to look after and protect vulnerable elderly people, children in need, people with disabilities, carers of all ages, people with learning disabilities, mental health problems and those with alcohol and drug problems.
NHS Choices
NHS Choices is the UK’s biggest health website. It provides a comprehensive health information service that puts you in control of your healthcare. The website helps you make choices about your health, from decisions about your lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking and exercise, to finding and using NHS services in England. NHS Choices includes around 20,000 regularly updated articles. There are also hundreds of thousands of entries in more than 50 directories that you can use to find and choose health services in England
