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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.
Domestic Violence – an NHS self help guide
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).
Dramatherapy – Easy Read Information
Easy read information about dramatherapy, what it is and how it can help you.
Driving with memory loss – An information leaflet
Memory loss is one of the conditions that can affect our ability to drive safely. This leaflet tells you what to do if you have difficulty remembering things and still drive.
Drug allergy – NICE Quality Standard 97
This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, young people and children. It does not cover treatment of the acute phase, including anaphylaxis, because this will be covered by a separate quality standard.
Drug allergy: diagnosis and management – NICE Clinical Guideline 183
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.
Drug Treatment in Alzheimers
This Royal College of Psychiatrists leaflet is about the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It discusses how the drugs work, why they are prescribed, their side-effects and alternative treatments.
Drug use disorders in adults – NICE Quality Standard 23
This quality standard covers the treatment of adults (18 years or over) who misuse opioids, cannabis, stimulants or other drugs in all settings in which care is received, in particular inpatient and specialist residential and community-based treatment settings.
Dystonia Clinic – Walkergate Park
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder. This leaflet has information about what to expect when attending the Dystonia Clinic at Walkergate Park.
Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (EIP) – Gateshead
The aim of this leaflet is to provide you with information that you will find useful during your time with the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. We want to offer you as much help and support as you feel you need, to enable you to live the life you want.