Resource library

Deciding right is an integrated approach to making care decisions in advance with children, young people and adults.

This Alzheimer's Society factsheet explains why a person with dementia might act aggressively, either physically or verbally. It gives practical tips that carers can use to help prevent and manage aggressive behaviour. It also looks at the types of support that may be available.

An easy read leaflet for people with learning disabilities about the Sunderland Learning Disability Community Treatment Team dementia assessment service.

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.

DBT is a form of psychological therapy that is used to help people who are experiencing difficult emotions and stresses. It involves accepting that you have these thoughts and putting in place strategies to cope with them. This leaflet outlines what the therapy involves and describes the modules taught in DBT in community and inpatient children and young peoples services.

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 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.