Resource library

Cognitive skills can be described as ‘thinking skills’ and cognition is a word used to describe thought processes. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is a brief group treatment for people experiencing mild to moderate memory difficulties. We aim to make group sessions fun and enjoyable.

The aim of this leaflet is to help you decide about when and how to come off antidepressants. Some people find coming off antidepressants is quite easy. But others may get withdrawal or a return of the depression.

How well we can communicate will affect our quality of life, as well as how much we are able to keep our individuality and sense of identity.

CABIS is a small team of staff who specialise in neurological rehabilitation. They offer assessment and community based rehabilitation for people who have difficulties in their day to day life following an acquired brain injury or head injury.

An Easy Read Guide to the Learning Disability Team - Community Nurses who work in three different areas, physical health, mental health and behaviour support.

This link takes you to Department of health website and easy read fact sheet about Community Treatment Orders and your rights.

Information for the Community Treatment Team - Newcastle North East which provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

Information about the Community Treatment Team - Newcastle West which provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

The Community Treatment Team - North Tyneside provides a specialist service for adults aged 18 and over who experience severe complex mental health difficulties and require a period of assessment and treatment.

The Community Treatment Team - South Tyneside - Palmer Community Hospital provides assessment and treatment for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.