The Self Care HubA Self Care Hub has been established in mid-Nottinghamshire to help citizens access advice, information and support. Call 0300 303 2600 (9-5 Mon-Fri) or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/selfcarehub - also very useful is the Self Care Forum - http://www.selfcareforum.org/getting-started/top-tips/ ************************************************************* There are a range of patient information leaflets available on many different topics. These can be obtained at the following websites: www.patient.co.uk or www.selfcareforum.org/fact-sheets/ Some of the topics covered are shown below:- Contraception
Drugs
ENT
Eyes
Gastroenterology
Obs. Gynae and Women's Problems
Health Promotion
Immunisation | Infections
General Medicine
Neurology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Rheumatology
Skin Disorders Stroke
Surgery |
This comprehensive range also includes names and contacts of Self Help Groups around the country. http://www.whenshouldiworry.com/ STOP SMOKING - smokefreelifenottinghamshire.co.uk or text QUIT to 66777 Ask at your local pharmacy about 'pharmacy first minor ailments scheme' - you may be able to get free medication for a wide variety of minor ailments - teething, constipation, head lice, thrush, conjunctivitis. http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/healthylifestyles/ For information about a variety of conditions: http://www.nhs.uk/ipg/Pages/IPStart.aspx BMA Family Doctor Books - www.familydoctor.co.uk - expert advice books to buy, useful for patients who have just been diagnosed with a chronic illness, written by NHS Consultants, published with the British Medical Association (BMA). http://www.nottsinfoscript.co.uk/ An excellent source of information about common mental health problems can be found at http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/selfhelp/ (permission given by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS) Mental Health self help Mental Health self help postcards Exercise After a Stroke Exercising after stroke can improve mobility, fitness and general quality of life. It also provides a good opportunity for you to make new friends, share experiences and have some fun. Exercise after Stroke - click on the link for details Sharps bins may be collected by NSDC - give them a call on 01636 650000 or got to www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/clinical waste Hypnotherapy Directory was launched to connect individuals with qualified professionals in the UK. www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk |