Resources developed by NKS - TB

Multilingual information and professional guidance about HIV testing

National Knowledge Service - Tuberculosis recognizes that patients and public need rapid access to point of care information about their disease and its treatment at all times. NKS for TB aims to raise awareness by working with charities and voluntary organizations already involved in supporting the patient and public, such as Homeless Link and TB Alert.

The WHO guidelines on Tuberculosis and air travel 2008 (3rd edition) : Further guidance for HPA staff
The NKS – TB has produced a guidance to provide further clarification to heath protection units (HPU) and public health staff coordinating a response to a tuberculosis (TB) incident associated with air travel.
Added/updated: 22 July 2010
Resources for “HIV testing in TB Clinics”
Resources for “HIV testing in TB Clinics” for healthcare professionals, patients and clinics
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Information resources for TB in prisons
The National Action Plan sets improvements in prison care as one of the essential activities to improve TB care.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Information resources for TB and substance misuse
Tuberculosis is a major public health issue among those who misuse substances and needs to be effectively controlled. These resources are aimed to increase awareness among the users, carers and healthcare workers affected by substance misuse and TB.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Information Resources for Managers and Staff of Hostels
The National Knowledge Service along with the Homeless Link has developed the following information resources for officials of hostels, shelters and day centres.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
TB and Children: Guidance for all those who work with children
This resource is raises awareness and knowledge among health professionals, particularly those without specialist paediatric training. The NKS leaflet is also for parents, carers and staff of institutions such as schools/nurseries and community childcare units.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Tuberculosis (TB): Guidance for staff working with people seeking asylum
Tuberculosis is one of the most important diseases among those seeking asylum in the UK. Asylum seekers often arrive in the UK from countries in which the incidence of TB is high.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Universal HIV testing : information resources for healthcare professionals
Information for healthcare professionals. Flip charts in various languages informing patients that HIV testing is routinely carried out in their clinics.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
Information Resources for Pregnancy and Tuberculosis
This project provides accessible information for healthcare professionals and members of the public on the advice and care to be offered to pregnant women following exposure to TB.
Added/updated: 29 January 2010
TB information cards for patients
TB "i cards" have been developed to provide information on the tests that will be conducted in TB clinics
Added/updated: 21 July 2010
TB Alert resources
TB Alert is a registered charity established in 1998, working on controlling TB in the UK and overseas. TB Alert exists to work towards the control and ultimate eradication of TB by increasing access to effective treatment for all. TB Alert's information leaflets cover all aspects of TB information for patients, contacts and suspected TB cases.
Added/updated: 21 July 2010

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