Resource Centres

Books Books

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

T: 0207 242 9789
F: 020 7831 0488
: www.ich.ucl.ac.uk

Oxfam
Oxfam Publications
PO Box 120
Oxford OX2 7FA

T: 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

T: 020 7539 1570
F: 020 7539 1580
E: info@healthlink.org.uk
w : 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

T: 01727 853869
w : 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

T: 0207 278 0804
F: 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).