We are Antibiotic Research UK, the only charity in the UK dedicated to fighting antibiotic resistance and supporting those affected by resistant infections. This is a list of the resources we have created to help people better understand antibiotic-resistant infections.

Below you'll find:

• Resources for health professionals
• Resources for individuals affected by resistant infections
• Contact details for our free Patient Support Service

We know it can be tricky to know what to say to people who have a resistant infection. It’s a complex topic, and you want to help them to understand what’s happening without overwhelming or confusing them.

Leaflets about resistance

Our leaflet ‘Talking to patients about antibiotic resistance’ (PDF) explains how to give a simple introduction. If your patient wants to know more, you can signpost them to our website - the links in the section below are a good starting place.

If a patient who does not have a resistant infection asks to know more, you can provide them with our ‘Antibiotic resistance; are you at risk?’ (PDF) leaflet. You can also share a link to Antibiotics and You: an introduction to antibiotic-resistant infections, which is a short, easy-to-understand course created by The University of Manchester.

Leaflets about specific infections and related issues

You can also share the following leaflets about specific infections and issues with patients:

• C. difficile: a patient guide (PDF)
• K. pneumoniae: a patient guide (PDF)
• Citrobacter koseri and ESBLs: a patient guide (PDF)
• Penicillin allergies: a patient guide (PDF)
• MRSA: a patient guide (PDF)

You can also download a poster to display in your practice

Download A4 Poster

Download A3 Poster

Finally, we offer one-to-one support for people affected by infections. If you think a patient would benefit from this, please share our Patient Support Service leaflet (PDF) with them. It contains all of the information they need to get in touch with us. We can offer telephone and email support, as well as access to an online support group. We do not offer medical advice, but we do understand antibiotic resistance and can help provide answers to lots of the questions your patient may have.

We have a wide range of resources to help you learn more about bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance.

From our website

• Find out all about different types of bacteria, the bacteria that live on and inside our bodies as well as common infections and ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA.
• Find out more about antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections, and what happens when bacteria develop resistance to these medicines.
  Find out more about specific types of resistant infection, such as:
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bloodstream infections
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Read real stories from people affected by antibiotic-resistance infections
• Find out more about the support we can offer you if you have an antibiotic-resistant infection or care about someone who does.

If you, or someone you care about, is affected by an antibiotic-resistant infection, our Patient Support Service is here to help. Reach out to us today for emotional support and information from healthcare professionals who understand what you're going through.