A guide on how to use the toolkit

Users are invited to use the toolkit as a reference document. It is a practical tool that includes details about each programme or service.

Section 1 - Tools and information for health professionals. These will help you increase your skills and abilities to promote self care.

Section 2 - Programmes and services that professionals can refer and signpost patients on to.

Section 3 - Rehabilitation and disease specific education programmes that professionals can refer on to.

Section 4 - Other supportive services including local government and voluntary organisations.

Section 5 - Information and resources for patients, such as 'help yourself to better health' scheme in Kirklees libraries and useful websites.

Section 6 - An overview of services under development.

In some cases referrals to certain services need to come from a qualified health professional. Usually this will be a member of the primary health care team, such as a GP or Practice Nurse. In other cases it may be other professionals such as voluntary sector workers who are in a position to signpost and refer people to the services outlined in this toolkit.