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Further sources of information on health in developing
countries may be gained from a number of Resource Centres based
around the UK. These centres offer a wide range of information including
reading lists, exhibitions, books and videos.
Institute of Child Health
Centre for International Child Health
Institute of Child Health
30 Guildford Street
London
WC1N 1EH
Tel: 0207 242 9789
Fax: 020 7831 0488
www.ich.ucl.ac.uk
Oxfam
Oxfam Publications
PO Box 120
Oxford OX2 7FA
Tel: 01865 312415
Oxfam produce their own publications on world health
issues - a book list can be obtained on request from the address
given.
Healthlink Worldwide
Cityside
40 Adler Street
London E1 1EE
Tel: 020 7539 1570
Fax: 020 7539 1580
Email: info@healthlink.org.uk
www.healthlink.org.uk
Healthlink Worldwide (formally AHRTAG) produces practical
publications (both printed and electronic) on health and disabilities
issues for those working with poor and vulnerable communities. Their
Resource Centre contains health learning materials from developing
countries including books, journals, training manual, newsletters,
reports and audiovisual materials. The Resource Centre can be visited
by appointment (phone or email).
Teaching Aids at Low Costs (TALC)
PO Box 49
St. Albans
Hertfordshire AL1 5TX
Tel: 01727 853869
www.talcuk.org
Teaching Aids at Low Cost produce a wide range of
information including book lists, slides and accessories many of
which are useful for health care in developing countries. Talc publications
site: www.talcuk.org/books_a-z.htm
Returned Volunteer Action
1 Amwell Street
London EC1R 1TH
Tel: 0207 278 0804
Fax: 0207 278 7019
Returned Volunteer Action provide advice and information
to prospective volunteers and organise days and weekends where returned
volunteers can pass on their overseas experiences. RVA also publishes
literature on volunteering and overseas development issues, and
helps you to examine your own motives for volunteering overseas.
Contact RVA for their introductory pack (cost £3.50 + p&p).
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