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Information provide by Alzheimer's Research UK about early onset Alzhiemer's. Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes dementia. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about two-thirds of cases in older people. Although often thought of as a disease of older people, around 4% of people with Alzheimer’s are under 65. This is called early-onset or young-onset Alzheimer’s. It usually affects people in their 40s, 50s and early 60s.

This leaflet contains information for parents and carers about what The Early Years Intensive Group is and what happens at this service. It contains information such as who will be working with my child, what sorts of things will my child be doing and where will my child be spending their time.

Information provided by EasyHealth.org.uk about many different health issues in easy read. There is also general information about food and exercise and useful organisations.

You may be interested in this guide if you feel your eating might be causing you difficulties, you think you might have an eating disorder and want to find out more or you are worried about someone who you think may have an eating disorder. It will help you recognise an eating disorder, describe the effects of an eating disorder and help you think about whether you want to make changes. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).

This leaflet is for everyone who wants to eat healthily. It is particularly for people who feel that their mental health problem or its treatment has affected them in the way they eat.

Information produced by Royal College of Psychiatrists. This leaflet is for anyone who wants to know more about ECT (Electro-convulsive therapy). It looks at how ECT works, why it is used, its effects and side-effects, and alternative treatments. Although a safe and effective treatment, ECT remains controversial and we have included some of the different views about it.

Forms for use in connection with compulsory admission to hospital, community treatment orders, guardianship and treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Information about your stay at Elm House. Elm House is a community based rehabilitation service, situated in Bensham, Gateshead. The service is for men and women over the age of 18 years, who live in the Gateshead area.