Patient information

Patient Information Knowledge Hub

Search for books held in your local Library (Cheshire East)
Books on Prescription (Cheshire East)

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

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.

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
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
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
Reading Well - 'Books on Prescription' and 'Mood-boosting Books' all available from your local public library
Recovering from surgery - information from the Royal College of Surgeons to help you make a speedy recovery after surgery
Self care resources
Self help leaflets
What? Why? Children in hospital - a UK charity helping children and parents prepare for hospital, includes videos to help prepare children for various procedures

East Cheshire NHS Trust @EastCheshireNHS :: Facebook
NHS @NHS
NHS Choices @nhschoices :: Facebook
Patient UK @patient :: Facebook

Apps to help you manage and improve your health
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' and 'Active 10'
NHS apps
HealthUnlocked
Prodigy Patient

Medical terminology

A rough guide to spotting bad science poster

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.

For more help finding health information online contact your local public library

Disclaimer: The above is a suggested list of resources only. We cannot guarantee accuracy of individual sites and take no responsibility for the information contained therein.

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Page last updated 28/6/19