Resource library

A guide for people who are worried their partners may be depressed or those whose partner has already been diagnosed. It can help you understand depression better and learn what you can do to help.

This guide aims to help you cope with depression. It explains what depression is, what can cause it and some of the signs and symptoms you may experience if you are depressed. it has information on what treatments are available and how you can help yourself. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).

DoLS ensures people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in a care home or hospital are protected if those arrangements deprive them of their liberty. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person’s best interests. Representation and the right to challenge a deprivation are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

This link takes you to Department of Health website - an easy read fact sheet about detention and your rights. Detention is when you have to stay in hospital.

This leaflet is an introduction Dialog for patients, carers and staff. It explains what the Dialog questionnaire is and how it works.

Information about the Trust's Dietetics Services. Dietitians are qualified health professionals who work alongside nurses, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists to support your recovery.

This leaflet explains that The Flag will be used part of clinical records. It uses information from different places across the NHS system. The flag will let staff know that patients may have Autism or Learning Disability or both. It will help staff to talk to patients and what will help them getting support from our services.

ICA services provide practical support and information to people who want to make a complaint if they have not had the service they expect from the National Health Service (NHS).

Sometimes it can be difficult for people to speak up for themselves. An advocate is somebody who can work with you to help you have your say about things.

This guide is for anyone who is affected by domestic abuse. It describes what domestic abuse is, how to recognise it and how to seek help if it is happening to you. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).