Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
Information about the Memory Assessment and Management Service at the Centre for the Health of the Elderly in Newcastle. The service is for people of any age who live in Newcastle or parts of North Tyneside and have been referred by their GP or other hospital specialist due to concerns about their memory.
Information about having a Memory Assessment. What it involves, how long it takes, who will carry it out and the advantages and disadvantages of an assessment.
Information for people attending the Memory Protection Service for assessment and diagnosis.
Information for people attending the Memory Protection Service for assessment and diagnosis.
The Memory Assessment and Management Service provide a range of intervention groups. If one is suitable for you, one of our clinicians will discuss this you, and refer you to the group, if appropriate. If you are unable to attend, this resources may be helpful to you and your carers.
The Mental and Physical Wellbeing Service at the North and East Community Treatment Team in Byker is a nurse-led outpatient clinic for people who have experienced mental health problems but have reached a period of relative stability and no longer require frequent appointments.
The Mental Capacity Act covers important decision-making relating to an individual's property, financial affairs, and health and social care. It also applies to everyday decisions, such as personal care, what to wear and what to eat. It can help people with dementia, their carers and professionals to make decisions, both now and in the future. This factsheet explains what mental capacity is, outlines the key principles or rules of the Act, and looks at how it can be applied when planning for the future.
A Royal College of Psychiatrist's leaflet for young people from the Mental Health and Growing Up series. This leaflet describes when bad things happen and offers practical advice on how to cope when life gets tough.
A Royal College of Psychiatrist's leaflet about mental health problems in pregnancy, how to stay well during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby, how to decide whether or not to take medication in pregnancy and what help and support there is for pregnant women with mental health problems.
