Health Information
Helping patients and the public find high quality health information!
High quality health information can have a huge impact on people’s ability to stay healthy and manage illnesses effectively, giving them a better quality of life.
Online resources and information
Mental health and wellbeing
COVID-19 specific resources
Every Mind Matters - 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus
Every Mind Matters - Mental wellbeing while staying at home
GOV.UK - Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of COVID-19
NHS Employers, Health, safety and wellbeing
General mental health resources
Bupa - Mental health information
Marie Curie - Bereavement support
Mental Health Foundation - Publications
Mind - Information and support
Reading Well for mental health
Reading Well for young people’s mental health
Rethink Mental Illness - Advice and Information
Royal College of Psychiatrists - Mental health resources
Pen to Print - Love letters to the world
Online creative writing workshop for residents during this time of COVID-19
Mental wellbeing apps
Catch It
Learn to look at problems differently, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing.
Worry Tree
Notice, record and manage worries using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
MeeTwo
A safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issue affecting their lives.
Calm Harm
Designed to help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Healthy lifestyles
Local information
New Me - Local physical activity sessions (PDF, 299KB)
Pen to Print
Creative writing and online workshops to support wellbeing.
Resources
iPrescribe Exercise
A 12-week exercise plan based on information entered by the user.
British Dietetics Association - Food fact sheets
Reading Well for long term conditions
Royal College of Anaesthetists - Preparing for surgery - Fitter Better Sooner
World Cancer Research Fund - Men’s Health Guide
World Cancer Research Fund -Women’s Health Guide
Healthy lifestyle Apps
One You Apps
A range of free apps including ACTIVE 10, Couch to 5K and Drink Free Days.
Change4Life - Food Scanner - Apple
Change4Life - Food Scanner - Google
Apps
Local information
Testimonials from our library members:
- “Home Library Service has saved my sanity during lockdown with this service, delivery on time, very good selection of books by taking note of what I’d like and I know from experience how difficult it can be making choices of books for some else. HLS provides a sterling service which I hope is truly appreciated as the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient”.
- “lovely books, especially the Vera Lynn memoirs, so well timed, thank you for thinking of it”
- “very good selection! Only one book I had read before, but I read it again and couldn’t put it down. Really pleased with the service”
- “more than satisfied with the service, you are all so kind”
Finding trusted apps
NHS Apps Library
Includes apps which have been assessed to NHS standards.
Orcha
Provides reviews and assessments of health apps, including how data is used and stored.
General health apps
NHS App
Access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
myGP
Book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and set up medication reminders on your smartphone.
ChatHealth
A messaging service allowing you to anonymously contact health care professionals.
NHS Go
Providing young people with confidential health advice and greater access to health information.
Wellbeing and mindfulness
Living Life to the Full
Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency.
Mindfulness Awareness Research Centre
Mood Busting (Reading Well)
National promotion of uplifting books, including novels, poetry and non-fiction.