Patient Information
The following links provide useful information for patients on health concerns by using information from reliable health sources. The sites provide an overview on a wide range of medical conditions that can help staff and patients increase their knowledge.
Video Guides
Spotting Fake News on Facebook
Useful Sites
This site provides lots of useful information about dementia including symptoms, risks and treatment.
This page provides lots of useful patient information on diabetes including information on the different types, recipes and research.
This site provides lots of useful information about dealing with death and grief.
This site provides lots of useful information on all cancer-related issues including your rights at work, support and information on over 200 different types of cancer.
This link provides access to the local weekly audio news service for free either online or using Alexa.
NHS Website
Useful A-Z option for a wide range of health conditions. Behind the headlines explores the facts behind health stories reported in the UK media.
NICE Evidence
NHS Evidence is a resource that provides access to clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practice.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Patient.info
This site has a symptom checker and can search health conditions, medicines and clinical trials.
The PIF TICK is awarded after a thorough application and assessment process. Each of the 10 criteria has a number of requirements. Organisations applying for the scheme must meet the acceptable standard in each of the core criteria to be awarded the PIF TICK.
RCOG Patient information leaflets
This page provides lots of useful patient information on women’s health and leaflets which can be downloaded.
This site provides lots of useful information to support young people with mental health issues.
