Useful Websites

Topic Site What is it?
All topics www.nhs.uk
patient.co.uk
A-Z Health Information resources, 
FAQ’s and contact numbers
Alcohol nhs.uk/conditions/ Information and support on drinking
Anxiety and depression beatingtheblues.co.uk
moodgym.anu.edu.au
allaboutdepression.com
Computerised self help for depression/anxiety/GAD/panic and relaxation
Back pain stat.org.uk List of accredited teachers for Alexander Technique
Bereavement

https://www.impactonlife.com/bereavement-advice-and-counselling.asp 

https://www.independentage.org/get-advice/coping-bereavement

For help and support
Cancer screening cancerscreening.nhs.uk Advice on absolute benefits and risks of breast, cervical, bowel and prostate screening
Carers carers.org All relevant information for carers
  www.carechoices.co.uk/publications/warwickshire Guide to choosing and paying for adult care and support
Childrens Health www.healthforkids.co.uk  A fun interactive way for children to learn about health with games, activities and quizzes.
  warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides Understanding your baby - Develop a relationship with your baby and feel more confident as a new parent. USE CODE ON LINK TO ACCESS FREE
  warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides Understanding your child - Parents of 6 months-18 years. Reassurance you're doing the right thing and making sense of your childs development and behaviour. USE CODE ON LINK TO ACCESS FREE
Coeliac coeliac.org.uk Information for patients with coeliac disease
Decision Aids npci.org.uk

 

Patient decision aids for chronic diseases e.g. AF, HT, lipids. 
Use of antibiotics.
Risks of HRT/ COC
 Dementia

www.warwickshire.gov.uk/rugbyareainformation

 

Activities and support for people living with Dementia
Gout ukgoutsociety.org/ Dietary advice in Gout
Hepatitis C nhs.uk/hepatitisc/
hepccentre.org.uk
Patient education on Hepatitis C
IBS ibsnetwork.org.uk
whatshouldido.com
Self help for IBS
Infectious diseases hpa.org.uk Advice and information on infectious diseases and hazards
Mental Health  Download Document Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in Rugby
Migraine migrainetrust.org Patient information on migraine including absolute risks of migraine with COC
Minor Illness selfhelpguide.nhs.uk/ When should I worry (download link) Information and advice for a variety of common symptoms, especially for assessing children
Osteo-arthritis arc.org.uk Education and advice on Osteo-arthritis
Osteoporosis nos.org.uk Information and support for Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease parkinsons.org.uk Information and support for Parkinson’s disease
Pregnancy warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides Help to understand your pregnancy including facts about labour and birth as well as building your confidence in becoming a parent. USE CODE ON LINK TO ACCESS FREE
Skin conditions dermnet.org.nz Photographs and advice on treatment and management of skin conditions
Smoking

smokefree.nhs.uk/

Stop Smoking Service - Fitter Futures Warwickshire (everyonehealth.co.uk)

Help and advice on how to quit
Teenage Health www.healthforteens.co.uk Contains videos as well as articles to educate teenagers on a range of health topics such as contraception, mental health, drugs and alcohol.