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A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.

This document is designed to help those involved in safeguarding children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation, including teachers, police and health workers. It highlights the importance of language we use when safeguarding and responding to children, young people and families dealing with the complex issues of exploitation.

Department of Health guidance for people who commission or produce easy read information.

This leaflet provides information about psychological therapy provided by the Trust's community services. It explains what a psychological therapist is and has information about what happens at appointments.

This leaflet provides is information for anyone who has a new or suspected memory problems, including those with a diagnosis of dementia, and people in later life who have anxiety, depression or psychosis made more complex by physical health needs.

Information about the Memory Assessment and Management Service at Collingwood Court, St Nicholas Hospital 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.

MAMS offers a detailed bio-psycho-social diagnostic dementia assessment for patients in Newcastle and parts of North Tyneside. The assessment and diagnostic process takes place over a minimum of 3 Clinic appointments.

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.