Health Information

Peterborough Libraries hold a range of health information including:
  • Books on illnesses and conditions.
  • Guides to prescription medicines and drugs.
  • Information on traditional and alternative therapies.
  • Dieting and nutrition including special diet cookbooks.
  • Books / information on sport and fitness.
  • Videos on health issues (some in ethnic languages).
  • Medical dictionaries and directories.
  • Access to health information on the Internet through NHS Direct and other sites.
  • Local contacts for self-help groups on our community information database.
  • Details of national organisations and charities involved in health.
  • Health statistics.
  • Information on Health and Safety at Work.

 

Patient Choice / Choose and Book

Patient choice in the NHS

 
The NHS is changing to give you more choice and flexibility in how you are treated. Choose and Book is one of the first schemes that brings about this change, allowing you to choose the hospital where you will be seen by a specialist. 
 
When you and your GP agree that you need to see a specialist, you will be able to choose the place, date and time of your appointment.
For more information about choosing your hospital visit the NHS Choices website.
 
How does Choose and Book work?

Choose and Book shows GPs and patients which hospitals and clinics are available for each specialty, together with a list of available appointments. Once an appointment request has been made, patients have several ways to get information to help them decide where they would like to be treated:
 
  • The patient can call the Choose and Book Appointments Line to obtain information 0845 608 8888.
  • The patient can visit the Choose and Book patient website.
  • The practice staff can provide the patient with information.

 

Patients can book their appointment outside the practice, either by calling the Appointments Line, or by using the
NHS Healthspace website.
 
Choice Support for patients in Peterborough

 

Patients who require any assistance finding out about hospital waiting times, visitor information, interpreting services, MRSA rates, transport/car parking and any other non-clinical guidance, may obtain information/support in the following places:
 
  • Phone the Peterborough Patient Choice Co-Ordinator at the Patient Advice and Liaison Service team on (01733) 758407
  • Read the Choosing your hospital booklet 

 

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View the contents of the individual Choice hospital websites:

 

 

You can also get help and advice from Peterborough Citizens' Advice Bureau.

 


Links of Interest
 
Peterborough City Council. Town Hall, Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1QT - (01733) 747474 - DX12310 Peterborough 1