About this website

Health professionals from Pfizer Health Solutions, NHS Direct and the Operational Oversight /Patient Quality and Safety Committees at NHS Birmingham East and North have been involved in producing and/or reviewing information on this website. The medical information on this website was written or reviewed by Dr Hugh Rayner, Clinical Director at NHS Birmingham East and North. However, this website does not replace the need to consult a health professional such as a GP.

Consumers, including Birmingham OwnHealth members, staff at NHS Birmingham East and North, GPs and practice managers, our partners, other NHS organisations and third sector groups have been involved in the development of this website. They were involved in contributing to and evaluating the site, and their feedback was acted upon.

This website is reviewed and updated if necessary at least four times per year, with involvement from a wide range of users.

This site meets AA accessibility guidelines.

This website was last updated on 6 May 2010.