Source library

Reference pathways used by the Valore desk in 2026.

NHS

Public information on symptoms, appointments and long-term conditions.

Visit NHS.uk

UK government

National guidance on food, activity and public health.

Visit GOV.UK

Professional bodies

Clinical and nutrition organisations provide specialist context.

Ask the desk

How sources are used

Sources help the Valore desk establish definitions, understand public guidance and identify where uncertainty should be stated. A link is not included merely because it appears in a search result. Editors consider authorship, publication date, scope, method and whether the source supports the sentence for which it is cited.

Public guidance is used for accessible explanations and service pathways.
Professional material can provide terminology and specialist context.
Research papers are read with attention to design and limitations.
Reader questions can prompt a source check without determining the outcome.

External pages can change after a Valore article is published. Links are reviewed during scheduled updates and when a reader reports a problem. A destination may be replaced with a more current official page, annotated with a date or removed if it becomes unavailable. Readers should review the destination’s own terms and privacy notice.

Reference pathway

Source type	What it can provide	What it cannot establish alone
Public service information	Access routes, definitions and general guidance	A personal assessment
Professional body	Technical terminology and practice context	Suitability for every reader
Research study	A result within a stated method and population	A universal conclusion
Systematic review	A structured view across studies	Certainty where the evidence is inconsistent

A useful source is one that makes the reader’s understanding more precise, including by showing where the evidence stops.

Source-check checklist

Confirm the publisher and original publication date.
Read beyond the summary to identify the scope and limitations.
Check that the linked material addresses the claim made by Valore.
Record the review date and revisit the link when the page changes.

Readers can ask the desk about a source by contacting 14 Willow Creek Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7FH, UK or 0161 496 0285. We aim to acknowledge a source query within five working days and normally review a material concern within 20 working days.

Using external information carefully

Official services may explain when to seek support, but their information should still be read alongside personal circumstances. A source library is a route into further reading, not a substitute for professional discussion. Valore retains source notes for at least 24 months after a material article is published.

Check the date before relying on a linked page.
Read the complete context around a quoted statement.
Use the destination’s contact route for destination-specific questions.