Family and Friends Hub

This leaflet provides information for people who are staying on Fellside ward. Fellside is an acute admission ward for men over the age of 18 years with mental health problems based at the Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

This leaflet provides information about not eating or drinking (fasting) before ECT treatment for adults. The information provided is based on the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland guidelines for fasting times alongside input from medical professionals working at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

This leaflet provides information for people who have been referred to the FES Clinic at Walkergate Park, Centre for Neurological Rehabilitation and Neuro-Psychiatry. FES is a treatment that uses small electrical charges to produce muscle activity or a muscle contraction.

This leaflet explains what happens at family meetings within secure care services. Family meetings offer a safe, supportive space for families to talk with staff, share concerns, and explore ways to move forward together during a loved one’s mental health care.

This leaflet explains how family work can help families and carers who have been affected by psychosis and/ or bipolar

When a person needs the help of mental health services this will also have an impact on the lives of those who care about them. This may include a partner, relatives, close friends and important others. Family meetings offer a place where those who are concerned can talk together with a member of staff in a relaxed manner.

Information for patients wishing to use free Wi-Fi at outpatient clinics, including how to connect.

This leaflet provides information for employers on facilitated discussions with their employees

Leaflet about the Forensic Learning Disability Community Transitions Team (CTT). The team will help to develop a plan for when you leave hospital, The team will get to know you and support you while you are still in hospital.