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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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South of Tyne Initial Response Service
The Initial Response Service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling one telephone number 0303 123 1145, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.
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South Tyneside and Sunderland Children and Young Peoples Service – Information for referrers
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South Tyneside and Sunderland Universal Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams – Patient information leaflet
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South Tyneside Primary Care Physical Health Service – Patient information leaflet
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South Tyneside Psychiatric Liaison Service – personalised patient information
Information about the Psychiatric Liaison Service who provide assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending South Tyneside District Hospital.
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Special educational needs and disability (SEND) – A guide for parents and carers
A guide on the government website on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND). This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) works. It covers; the law and guidance on which the system is based, places to go for help and further information and details about changes to the system from 1 September 2014. It may also be useful for staff dealing with the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in; schools and colleges, and early years education settings.
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Specialist Adolescent Mood Disorders Service (SAMS) – Service Brochure / Referral form
This leaflet provides information about the Specialist Adolescent Mood Disorders Service (SAMS), a service which provides assessment and intervention for children and young people.
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Speech and Language Therapy – South of Tyne – Easy Read
Easy read information for service users about speech and language therapy.
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Spirituality and Mental Health
Information produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists about spirituality and mental health. This leaflet looks at how spirituality, mental health and mental healthcare can connect, how to make a place for spiritual needs within a mental health service and how spirituality can help mental health. This leaflet is for This leaflet is for; anyone who has an interest in spirituality and mental health, anyone with a mental health issue, carers and relatives, and professionals who may not be sure about how to explore spiritual concerns with their clients/patients.