Making sense of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.
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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Making Words Matter – Attending to Language when working with children subject to or at risk of Exploitation: A Practice & Knowledge Briefing
This document is designed to help those involved in safeguarding children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation, including teachers, police and health workers. It highlights the importance of language we use when safeguarding and responding to children, young people and families dealing with the complex issues of exploitation.
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Making written information easier to understand for people with learning disabilities
Department of Health guidance for people who commission or produce easy read information.
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Meeting with a Psychological Therapist – Patient Information Leaflet
This leaflet provides information about psychological therapy provided by the Trust's community services. It explains what a psychological therapist is and has information about what happens at appointments.
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Memory and Later Life Services
This leaflet provides is information for anyone who has a new or suspected memory problems, including those with a diagnosis of dementia, and people in later life who have anxiety, depression or psychosis made more complex by physical health needs.
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Memory Assessment and Management Service – Patient Information Leaflet
Information about the Memory Assessment and Management Service at Collingwood Court, St Nicholas Hospital in Newcastle. The service is for people of any age who live in Newcastle or parts of North Tyneside and have been referred by their GP or other hospital specialist due to concerns about their memory.
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Memory Assessment and Management service (MAMS) – referrer leaflet
MAMS offers a detailed bio-psycho-social diagnostic dementia assessment for patients in Newcastle and parts of North Tyneside. The assessment and diagnostic process takes place over a minimum of 3 Clinic appointments.
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Memory Assessment Service – Information leaflet
Information about having a Memory Assessment. What it involves, how long it takes, who will carry it out and the advantages and disadvantages of an assessment.
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Memory Protection Service – Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead – Patient information leaflet
Information for people attending the Memory Protection Service for assessment and diagnosis.
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Memory Protection Service – Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead – Public information leaflet
Information for people attending the Memory Protection Service for assessment and diagnosis.