Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
Mitford Unit is an autism inpatient service for adults who are on the autism spectrum, who have extremely complex needs and display challenging behaviours to the extent that their needs cannot be met by local assessment and treatment services. The service also provides diversion for individuals who have been inappropriately placed within secure services.
NICE clinical guideline which covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with multiple sclerosis by promoting symptom management, comprehensive reviews and effective relapse treatment. Information for professionals and the public.
NICE guideline which covers needle and syringe programmes for people (including those under 16) who inject drugs. The main aim is to reduce the transmission of viruses and other infections caused by sharing injecting equipment, such as HIV, hepatitis B and C.
Easy read information leaflet which tells you about the different kinds of NHS Fraud and who you can talk to if you are worried about this.
The North Cumbria Adult Eating Disorders Service provides support and guidance to adults over the age of 18 years who have a problematic relationship with food. The service is for men and women aged over 18 years and registered with a GP surgery in North Cumbria.
Information about the Mental Health and Deafness Service for deaf and deafblind people aged 18 years or older who mainly use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate.
Information about the Initial Response Team provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. This service is for anyone who lives in Northumberland and North Tyneside who feels they need urgent mental health care or have an enquiry about their routine care.
Leaflet which provides information about care home memory assessment team to help improve identification and diagnosis of dementia in care homes across Northumberland
NICE quality standard which covers preventing adults (aged 18 and over) from becoming overweight or obese. It includes strategies to increase physical activity and promote a healthy diet in the local population. It also covers lifestyle weight management programmes for adults who are overweight or obese.
