Resource library

This leaflet gives help and advice when visiting a relative or friend in hospital.

Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDOC) refers to people whose consciousness has been affected by severe damage to the brain. They have times when they are awake but have reduced or no awareness of themselves or their surroundings. This leaflet explains the PDOC assessment.

Recovery Colleges provide a safe space where people can connect, gain knowledge and develop skills.

Redburn is a specialist adolescent mental health unit based in Prudhoe, Northumberland. Redburn has 10 beds, providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 with mental health and/or learning needs.

The RDT and CMST offers specialist assessment, treatment and intervention for people with a diagnosis of a neurological condition aged from 16 years. The teams are based at Walkergate Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This leaflet provides you with information about the Regional Environmental Control Systems Service. The Regional Environmental Control Systems Service assists people with physical disabilities to operate a wide range of equipment and/or appliances within their desired environment.

Audio files of relaxation techniques that can help relieve stress and gain a sense of well-being. Available in both male and female voices.

Information on research and how it is used in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Trust. Research is a process to gain new knowledge. Research aims to improve services and benefit patients. Research results are used to influence future NHS practice.

A poster which lists a range of resources available to carers.

The Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service is a specialist service based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital, which provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for eating disorders. The service is for men and women aged 18 and over living in the northern and southern part of the North East of England.