Resource library

The Street Triage Teams work across the Trust and aim to improve access to mental health services and avoid preventable detentions when using section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

A self help guide about - Stress and how to manage stress and what other help may be available.

This leaflet includes information about Structured Clinical Management (SCM). SCM is a treatment for people who have personality difficulties. SCM has been found to be as effective as other treatments such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT) in helping people address their personality difficulties.

Easy Read version of the Public Enquiry into the Mid Staffordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust called the Francis Report.

Information about the Psychiatric Liaison Service who provide assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation (ICAR) - Houghton le Spring and St Benedict’s Hospice

This link takes you to SANDS which helps supporting children when a baby has died.

Information about travel costs as for some patients, carers and relatives travel is essential in order to receive care and treatment and support a patient’s care plan. We are a large organisation, spread across a wide geographical area and travel may be lengthy, costly or there may be poor access to public transport. This can widen health inequalities and potentially have serious consequences for the health of patients. Therefore, the Trust is committed to supporting patients, carers and relatives travel as part of an overall package of care.

Information for families, friends and carers about Sycamore Unit, at Northgate Park which provides secure inpatient services.