Patient information

Patient Information Knowledge Hub

Books

Search for books held in your local Library (Cheshire East).
Books on Prescription (Cheshire East).
Reading Well - 'Books on Prescription' and 'Mood-boosting Books' all available from your local public library.

You are also welcome to consult the book stock in this Library, please contact us to arrange an appointment. We stock most of the 'books on prescription' collection, which are available for reference use.
Tel: 01625 661362
Email: ecn-tr.stafflibrary@nhs.net

Organisations

For information on particular conditions and treatments specialist websites will be a useful resource. These are often run by charities, for example: British Heart Foundation, Macmillan, Age UK. The advice and information offered by mainstream, national organisations should be fairly reliable and accurate. Be cautious of smaller organisations, especially any sites which are promoting you purchasing from them.

NHS support pages

Free evidence-based resources

Websites

Coronavirus resources (NHS)
BILD easy read information pages
The Brain Charity - information on a wide range of neurological conditions
Change People - easy read information
Contact a Family - information, advice and support for families with disabled children
Easy Health - patient information written for people with a learning disability
Easy read leaflets from Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust
Easy read - 3 questions for better health (Health Education England)
Easy read - Getting ready for a talk about your health (Health Education England)
Evaluating the quality of online health information
Getting informed, getting prepared - finding care and support for older people.
Great Ormond Street Hospital - information on children's health.
Guide to appraising health information (Patient Information Forum)
Health information in other languages (NHS)
Health Talk - personal stories on living with a range of conditions
How does the NHS in England work? (King's Fund)
Lab Tests Online-UK - designed to help patients understand the common tests used to diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions
Medicines for children - information on medicines your child may have been prescribed, and tips on giving medicine to children
Picture of health - making health information easier
Recovering from surgery - information from the Royal College of Surgeons to help you make a speedy recovery after surgery
Self care resources
What? Why? Children in hospital - a UK charity helping children and parents prepare for hospital, includes videos to help prepare children for various procedures

Medical terminology

Social media

East Cheshire NHS Trust: Twitter / Facebook
NHS: Twitter
NHS Choices: Twitter / Facebook
Patient UK Twitter / Facebook

Apps

NHS App - watch this video to find out more.
Catch app for parents/carers of children 0-5 years
Hub of Hope - find local mental health support
My Health Apps
NHS 'One You' apps - includes 'Couch to 5K'

Videos

Behind the headlines

Caution

You should always discuss information you have found online with the healthcare team who are looking after you. NEVER start or stop a course of medication or treatment without talking to your doctor first.