Finding information for patients

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Finding information for patients a brief guide by Knowledge and Library Services

Health Information Centre Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday or Tel: 0161 922 5332 or Email: healthinfo@tgh.nhs.uk Provides: Patient information leaflets Details of national and local support groups and health charities Directory of services and support provided by Tameside Council for support after a patient leave hospital Health information from national organisations Local self-help group contact details Council information and signposting to other services, such as The Carers Centre, Adult Services or PALS Located in the main entrance of Hartshead South

NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk Authoritative and evidence-based information Health, public health and social care information Over 1000 trustworthy and accredited sources Sources include: British National Formulary, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, SIGN, the Cochrane Library and Royal Colleges, Social Care Online, Government publications and health charities & associations.

NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk Type in search term Select to filter results by ‘Information for the public’

UpToDate www.uptodate.com/contents/search Select ‘Patient’ Can send a link or print out information Search is free to access

No one should face cancer alone. The centre offers a free, confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer, where you can speak to an adviser or access good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and support. They provide literature & practical support on all aspects of living with cancer including: emotional issues managing side effects financial issues employment support Ladysmith House Tameside Hospital Phone: 0161 922 5644 Email: macmillan.info@tgh.nhs.uk Website: www.tamesidemacmillan.co.uk No one should face cancer alone.

Recommended websites NHS Choices - www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx Online 'front door' to the NHS providing information on services and health conditions Patient UK - https://patient.info/ Comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and Nurses to patients during consultations Net Doctor - www.netdoctor.co.uk/ Health news and information website

Patient Information Leaflet Written by KLS staff Available from the Library, HIC and Tameside Libraries If patients would like to look for information themselves, make sure they are using reliable resources.

For more information contact Knowledge and Library Services Werneth House Tel: 0161 922 6662 Email: library@tgh.nhs.uk Web: http://bit.ly/1J2fXZW