Health Information
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You can request general health information by emailing or phoning us (we are unable to offer on-site access to patients or the public at the present time). Please give us as much detail as you can so that we can ensure the information we provide is appropriate and accessible. *** Please note we do not offer medical advice. ***
You may prefer to look up information yourself. The resources below have been collated as a resource for this purpose. You can also ask for help and assistance in accessing health information at your local public library. See Isle of Wight Council Library Services.
The NHS Website - www.nhs.uk
Quality evidence-based information designed and supported by the NHS for members of the public. Developed and maintained by NHS Digital on behalf of NHS England
- Health A-Z and Medicines A-Z
- Live Well
- Mental Health
- Social Care and Support guide
- NHS Services
- Health apps
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - www.nice.org.uk
The NICE Website has the following information for members of the public:
- Making Decisions about your care
- Patient Decision Aids
- Medicines
- Nice Pathways (Select subject and click on the 'Information for the Public' link)
Patient UK - https://patient.info
- Health information by category
- Medicine and Drugs
- Treatments & Medicines
- Medical Calculators
- Health Videos
- Recipes
Patient Information Leaflets - Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Please click on the link above to find out more information about specific health conditions. Leaflets are listed in alphabetical order by the title of the leaflet.