General Information

Patient.co.uk is a general patient information website

For information on minor eye problems click here

For self help leaflets on a range of mental health issues please click here

For information on bereavement services click here

For information on self care (i.e. coughs, antibiotics, UTIs etc) click here 

For information on driving for the elderley click here

Dementia support

The dementia guide (from the Alzheimers Society) is for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia. It will help you understand more about dementia and the treatments, support and services that are available. It includes information about how you can live as well as possible with dementia and about making plans for the future. It also contains helpful information for anyone taking on a caring role.

The dementia guide can be accessed here

For information & support on dementia (from Solihull Council) click here

Diabetes information

Solihull CCG is currently working with GP practices together with Public Health Services, Heart of England NHS Trust Diabetes Services, Diabetes UK, and patient representatives. The aim is to:

Improve patient access to diabetes education in order to assist patients to take more control and be supported to self-manage their diabetes.

Just Diagnosed with Diabetes Leaflet produced by Diabetes UK. Simple short leaflet for people newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type diabetes. Down load from the Diabetes UK Website via this link: https://shop.diabetes.org.uk/usr/downloads/DL_Newly_diagnosed_web.pdf

My Diabetes Patient information & resource pack. : An in-depth information for people with new or established type 1 or 2 diabetes. Collect from the Solihull Community Diabetes Service, Land Lane, Marston Green B37 7DQ or telephone 0121 770 4432.

Who can help / contact details re diabetes resources for patients on a page. Phone, website, face book and twitter details of resources / areas of support. http://solihullccg.nhs.uk/yourhealth/long-term-conditions/diabetes

Diabetes X-PERT Patient Programme. A 6 week programme (each weekly session lasting 2½ hours) for patients on diet only, oral anti-diabetic agents and/or insulin. Run at a variety of times and venues across Solihull for people with diabetes who want to increase their knowledge and confidence to manage their diabetes and medication. Patient can phone the service on 0121 770 4432 to self refer or ask the GP for a referral.

Accessible Information Formats

Some information is available in alternative formats:

http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/resources-and-publications/other-formats/easy-read.html

Easy read - Access to online services