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

2. Health Information Centre
Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday or Tel: or
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

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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:
Website:
No one should face cancer alone.

7. 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 - Comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and Nurses to patients during consultations
Net Doctor -
Health news and information website

8. 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.

9. For more information contact Knowledge and Library Services
Werneth House
Tel:
Web: