Macmillan Library Project
Libraries offer a wide range of books on health issues. This includes a collection of materials about cancer provided in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. A new scheme launched in January 2008 means that local people living with cancer and their families and carers now have greater access to cancer information. The project is a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and Southampton City Council.
Under the new scheme, all of the six main libraries in Southampton Central, Shirley, Bitterne, Portswood, Lordshill and Woolston will each hold a comprehensive collection of books, leaflets, tapes, CDs and DVDs about cancer, as well as specialist information for children and black and minority ethnic communities. This is all accredited for accuracy and reliability by Macmillan Cancer Support. The five smaller branch libraries and two mobile units will hold a smaller collection.
The resources can be borrowed from any library using a library card and can be reserved free of charge if they are on loan to another borrower.
• Find books in Southampton Libraries which are part of the Macmillan Libraries Project (this page may take a short time to load)
Quick links
• List of local libraries
• Mobile libraries
NHS
NHS Choices
Guide to information about the NHS generally and services. The main gateway to the 'Patients' choice' scheme enabling you to choose your hospital.
NHS Direct - An easy-to-use site that enables you to find information about local NHS services, including nearest doctors, dentists, opticians etc. It also gives guidance on particular illnesses/ conditions as well as treatments.
Patient UK - "Comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information as provided by UK GPs to patients and carers during consultations". The ultimate FAQ resource for health.
Ask Boots - Produced in partnership by boots.com and the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (publishers of the British Medical Journal) this site provides free access to a wealth of information and advice on everyday health matters, written in a language that is easy to understand.
To find out more about the project contact the Project manager on 023 8083 2460 or email: ginny.cranshaw@southampton.gov.uk
Last updated: 2 August 2008
