RESOURCES

Patient Information

We've curated some helpful and reliable resources for you as we know the internet can be a confusing place. While we only link to trusted and well-recognised sources, please be aware we’re not responsible for the content of external websites or resources.

General Health Advice and Guidelines


Patient
Expert health articles, tips and information for patients
https://patient.info


National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
National guidance and advice to improve health and social care
https://www.nice.org.uk/


British Nutrition Foundation
Food and dietary support, science and advice
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/


Age UK
Help and support for older people
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/


COVID-19
Government advice and support on everything from testing to treatment
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Mental Health


MIND
Mental Health Charity providing patient information and support
https://www.mind.org.uk/


Samaritans
24 hour support service ‘for anyone who needs someone’
https://www.samaritans.org/


Cruse Bereavement Care
Bereavement support and counselling
https://www.cruse.org.uk/


Alzheimer’s Society
Patient and carer advice and support for all forms of dementia
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/


Admiral Nurses
Nursing Support and Advice for all forms of dementia
https://www.dementiauk.org/


Brighton & Hove Mental Health Emergency
Where to get urgent help locally, in a mental health crisis or emergency
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/adult-social-care/stay-healthy-and-well/help-mental-health-emergency

Common Medical Conditions

British Association of Dermatologists
Information and leaflets about skin conditions
https://www.bad.org.uk/patient-information-leaflets/


Diabetes UK
Condition and medication Information and dietary advice
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/


British Heart Foundation
Information & support about heart and vascular diseases
https://www.bhf.org.uk


Asthma + Lung UK
Support for people with lung conditions
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk


Cancer Research UK
Patient information and support about cancer and treatment
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

Macmillan Cancer Support
Providing information and support to cancer patients
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Women's Health


Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Contraception, pregnancy, menopause and beyond
https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/


Women’s Health Concern
Advice on gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health issues
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/


Menopause Matters
Menopause support and information
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/


Rock My Menopause
Stamping out the menopause taboo and raising awareness
https://rockmymenopause.com/

Men's Health


Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer support, information and signposting
https://prostatecanceruk.org/

Sexual Health and HIV


The Terrence Higgins Trust
HIV and sexual health support, guidance and testing
https://www.tht.org.uk/

Gender Support


Gender Identity Clinic
Information and referral details for anyone with gender identity needs
https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/services/gender-identity-clinic-gic/

Drugs and Alcohol


Talk to Frank
Honest information about drugs
https://www.talktofrank.com/


Ash. Action on Smoking and Health
Public health charity providing help for smokers who want to quit
https://ash.org.uk


Alcoholics Anonymous
Support and treatment for people experiencing problems with alcohol
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/


Pavilions
Brighton and Hove local NHS drug and alcohol support service
https://ww3.brighton-hove.gov.uk/sites/brighton-hove.gov.uk/files/Pavilions%20Service%20Leaflet%20(PDF%20634KB).pdf

Domestic Abuse and Trafficking
Call 999 if you are in immediate danger


The Portal
Brighton and Hove local support services for victims, male or female
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/adult-social-care-hub/health-and-adult-social-care-directory/portal


Refuge
National domestic abuse support and 24/7 helpline for women and children
https://refuge.org.uk/


Mankind
National domestic abuse support and helpline for men
https://mankind.org.uk/


Galop
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
https://galop.org.uk/


Childline
National support and 24/7 helpline for Children and young people
https://www.childline.org.uk/


Unseen
UK modern slavery and exploitation reporting, advice and helpline
https://www.unseenuk.org/

Local Services Directory
Including safeguarding information


Brighton and Hove Family Services Directory
Directory of local council health and finance services and support
www.familyinfobrighton.org.uk/kb5/brighton/fsd/home.page


Brighton and Hove Adult Social Care
Local adult social care services, including adult safeguarding concerns
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/adult-social-care

East Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board
Advice and guidance resources on how to raise concerns and get help for adults suffering abuse or exploitation
https://www.eastsussexsab.org.uk

East Sussex Child Safeguarding
How to raise a child safeguarding concern in East Sussex
www.eastsussex.gov.uk/children-families/report-a-concern-child


West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership
How to raise a child safeguarding concern in West Sussex
https://www.westsussexscp.org.uk/


Brighton and Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership
How to raise a child safeguarding concern in Brighton and Hove
https://www.bhscp.org.uk/

Complementary Medicine

British Medical Acupuncture Society
Find a Registered Practitioner and learn more about acupuncture
https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/


Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Find a Registered Physiotherapist and learn more about physiotherapy
https://www.csp.org.uk/public-patient