As part of the NHS response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made changes to the services we provide
Download our list of quality online health information sources
When looking for health information online, use the tips below to help you to choose between good and poor quality websites, for accessing health information:
Has the website got a date displayed?
This will show how recently the website has been updated
Who has written the information and has the organisation got a good reputation?
This will show if they are qualified to provide the information and the quality of the information
Is the organisation trying to sell you something?
This may influence the type of information published on the website
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Look out for the Information Standard quality mark. It is awarded to organisations producing clear, accurate and up to date inform |
Download our list of quality online health information sources
| Choice and Medication: https://www.choiceandmedication.org/south-staffs |
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| NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/ |
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| Patient UK: https://patient.info/ |
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| Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ |
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| Royal College of Psychiatrists: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health |
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| Alzheimer's Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ |
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| Beat (Eating Disorders): https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ |
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Physical Health:
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NHS Quit Smoking |
Mental Health:
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Self Help from NTW |
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Prodigy Patient |
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Mood Tracker |
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SAM Self-help for Anxiety Management |
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My House of Memories |
Daily Living:
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My Staffordshire
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Everyday Telford |
The Trust have produced a number of self-help leaflets for service users on subjects such as anxiety, stress and depression and low mood.
Click on the image below to view, download and print the leaflets.
Arts for Health work with artists, musicians, writers and other creative professionals to deliver stimulating activities for service users.
Find out where your nearest Reading Well book group is, and how you can get involved, contact the Arts for Health Team.
We have a mobile patient library that visits the wards at The Redwoods Centre and St. George's.
We currently stock books on a variety of subjects and are always on the look-out for book, magazine or audio book donations!
For more information on the service user library, contact us by email: library@mpft.nhs.uk
The MPFT Recovery College offer recovery focused education and training, with courses running predominantly in community venues accross South Staffordshire and Shropshire.
With over 25 different courses to choose from including introduction to mindfulness, self-harm education and life after discharge. Find out more about the Recovery College and how to get involved via their website or email: wellbeingREC@mpft.nhs.uk
Public library services:
- Books and E-books to borrow on physical and mental health topics
- Computer and internet access with printing and photocopying facilities and staff on hand to help you
- A range of leisure books to borrow and quiet space to sit and read
- Reading groups and activities which can help you maintain good general mental health and wellbeing
Find out where your nearest public library is by visiting the Staffordshire, Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin Council websites:
Staffordshire Council: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx
Shropshire Council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/
Telford and Wrekin Council: http://www.telford.gov.uk/