Health Information
Our Library has a range of useful leaflets providing you with information about a number of healthcare topics.
Military Veterans
Did you know that if you are a military veteran you may be able to have onward referrals fast-tracked? Please let your GP know if you have ever served in any of the armed forces. The website below is also a valuable tool to help you once you leave the armed forces.
Veterans’ Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS): call 0300 373 3332 or visit: Veterans’ Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service | Durham Locate
Clinical
Family Doctor – Health Information for the whole family
Medical encyclopaedia – Online medical encyclopaedia
Patient general information – Comprehensive, free, up to date health information as provided by GPs to patients during consultations
Bowel Cancer Awareness
General
Little Orange Book – Advice and support for parents of babies and young children who are unwell
Harbour – the charity for domestic abuse support – Help and support for people at risk of or are experiencing domestic abuse
Information – PowerPoint information re above
Support for alcohol problems.uk – Help and advice if you think you may have a drink problem
Help to quit smoking – Local advice and information on stopping smoking
Support for Carers – website full of useful information for carers
Healthy heart advice – Keep your heart healthy – advice about lowering your cholesterol
MacMillan cancer support – Macmillan support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Practical, medical, emotional and financial support is available
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board North East and North Cumbria ICB is the NHS organisation that coordinates the delivery of health services on behalf of everyone living in This area.
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate – If you need more than 12 prescribed medicines each year, you could save money with a 12-month Prescription Prepayment Certificate.
