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Leaflets to discuss

Access the TARGET patient information leaflets through the tiles below or using the contents pages. All leaflets have been developed in collaboration with clinicians and patients and have received the Crystal Mark for Plain English

Please note: Web versions can be sent directly to patients by copying the URL link.
Translations and user guides are available by clicking on downloads.


Sick woman covered with a blanket lying in bed with high fever and a flu, resting. Teapot, pills and lemon on the table, focus on the teapot
Self-Care Leaflet

Leaflet for adults covering general self-care advice for common infections

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Man coughing into his fist, isolated on a gray background
RTI Leaflet

The 1-page A4 leaflet can be used with adults to discuss RTI symptoms

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studio picture of a young man with handkerchief going to sneeze. Sick guy isolated has runny nose. man makes a cure for the common cold from the air conditioner
RTI Leaflet (pictorial)

This booklet version of the RTI leaflet includes images

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Young muslim woman feeling stomach ache, suffering from gastritis problem. Muslim woman with stomach ache, menstrual period cramp, abdominal pain, food poisoning
UTI Leaflet (under 65)

This 1-page A4 leaflet can be used with women under 65 years old with UTI symptoms

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Senior woman suffering from stomach ache sitting on bed in bedroom
UTI Leaflet (all adults)

This booklet version of the UTI leaflet includes images and is suitable for all adults

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How to use the leaflets

Senior woman organising her medication

Guidance on the best approach to using leaflets during consultations

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Leaflets for other settings

Community pharmacy - if you are supplying antibiotics (e.g., by PGD or Pharmacy First), please use the leaflets above. If you are not supplying antibiotics, the community pharmacy section has versions of the RTI and UTI leaflets which may be more suitable.

Out of hours - The leaflets above may be suitable or adaptable for OOH settings. A version of the RTI leaflet has been adapted for OOH.

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