Health conditions

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Miss W came into the library at the suggestion of her GP. She had just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was very upset. She lived on her own, had no close family or friends to turn to and was very worried about her diet. She was shown how to use the Diabetes UK website, borrowed several books on diabetes and diet, and took details of the local support group. 

When she came to return her books she was far more confident, had read up about diabetes and had a list of questions that she wanted to ask her GP.



If you want to find out more about your health, treatments or medication, there are many excellent sources of reliable information that you can look at. These include NHS Choices, BBC Health, BUPA, Net Doctor, Patient UK and Surgery Door. 

Easier to read  information on many health topics is available on the Easyhealth website.

If you prefer to talk to somebody there are also telephone helplines where you can speak to an expert or a volunteer on a particular topic.

For information on specific health conditions see the Information on Prescription website