Dear Angela,

Thank you for your feedback to the NHS Direct web site.

All the content on NHS Direct Online is copyrighted. Third parties are only allowed to replicate information from the NHS Direct web site if this is clearly stated. I would suggest the article in question on your web site should be removed, or amended to link to our content.

To use content from NHS Direct you will need to apply to OPSI for a licence. Information on how to obtain permission to reproduce material from our website can be found in our content authorisation policy, viewable at:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=803

However, you may find it more to provide a link to our health information instead of reproducing it. Our website links policy can be viewed at http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=804

Thank you again for contacting us regarding this matter.
Editorial team, NHS Direct New Media.