Having a health check – Easy read information
An Easy Read Guide on Having a Health Check. Anyone aged 14 or over who is on the GP Learning disability register can have a free annual health check once a year.
Resource library
Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
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Headaches after traumatic brain injury – Northumberland Head Injury Service patient information leaflet
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Health Anxiety – an NHS self help guide
This leaflet is for people who suffer from health anxiety this guide is an introduction to self help techniques.
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Health Promotion Team, Learning Disability Service (Sunderland)
Information leaflet about the Health Promotion Team at Monkwearmouth Hospital, who support people with learning disabilities to attend annual health checks.
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Health Transition Nursing Team – Learning Disability Service, Sunderland – Information for carers
The Health Transition Nurses Team LD Services work in Sunderland and offer health needs assessments and support to young people with a learning disability and complex healthcare needs to make the transition from child to adult acute health services.
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Healthy eating on a budget
A handy resource for people who want to eat healthily, without it costing a fortune.
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Hearing Voices and Disturbing Beliefs – an NHS self help guide
Self help guide to people who are Hearing Voices and Disturbing Beliefs.
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How the Community Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service can help you
This leaflet provides information about how the Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service can help support you to stop smoking.
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How the GP can support a person with dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
The link takes you to Alzheimer's Society and what support is available from a GP when a person has dementia, including the role of the GP in dementia care. The GP can support a person even if they don't accept their diagnosis.
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How to access your health records – Easy read patient information leaflet
This easy read leaflet aims to help you access health records and covers topics such as what is a health record, lasting power of attorney and application for access.