Dance Movement Therapy – Easy read information

Easy read information about dance movement therapy, what it is and how it can help you.

This leaflet explains that The Flag will be used part of clinical records. It uses information from different places across the NHS system. The flag will let staff know that patients may have Autism or Learning Disability or both. It will help staff to talk to patients and what will help them getting support from our services.

This leaflet provides information and support about experiences you could encounter when living and dealing with Down's syndrome and dementia.

This leaflet is an introduction Dialog for patients, carers and staff. It explains what the Dialog questionnaire is and how it works.

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder. This leaflet has information about what to expect when attending the Dystonia Clinic at Walkergate Park.

DBT is a form of psychological therapy that is used to help people who are experiencing difficult emotions and stresses. It involves accepting that you have these thoughts and putting in place strategies to cope with them. This leaflet outlines what the therapy involves and describes the modules taught in DBT in community and inpatient children and young peoples services.

Easy read information about dramatherapy, what it is and how it can help you.

Memory loss is one of the conditions that can affect our ability to drive safely. This leaflet tells you what to do if you have difficulty remembering things and still drive.

Information about the Trust Dietetics Services. Dietitians are qualified health professionals who work alongside nurses, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists to support your recovery.

This link takes you to Department of Health website - an easy read fact sheet about detention and your rights. Detention is when you have to stay in hospital.

This link will take you to the Dual diagnosis website their aim is to provide and/or signpost as many useful mental health, addiction, or dual diagnosis-specific tools & resources as possible to help improve the outcomes of those with co-occurring disorders

DoLS ensures people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in a care home or hospital are protected if those arrangements deprive them of their liberty. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person’s best interests. Representation and the right to challenge a deprivation are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

A guide for people who are worried their partners may be depressed or those whose partner has already been diagnosed. It can help you understand depression better and learn what you can do to help.