Resource library

Information for patients, carers, relatives and friends about what to expect from a named nurse on admission and during a stay.

Information about the narcotics search dog and handler, employed by the Trust, who make visits to wards, departments and outside areas to locate illegal substances.

NICE guideline which covers needle and syringe programmes for people (including those under 16) who inject drugs. The main aim is to reduce the transmission of viruses and other infections caused by sharing injecting equipment, such as HIV, hepatitis B and C.

Information about the treatments offered by the Newcastle CBT Centre, who provide an expert consultation service to people in the northern region of England.

Information about the assessment and treatments and support provided by the Newcastle Community Team Learning Disability (CTLD). A service for people with a learning disability who have complex physical health needs, challenging behaviours or mental health needs.

Information about the Psychiatric Liaison Service who provide assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending a general hospital in Newcastle.

An information leaflet about Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR), a dedicated service for anyone in Newcastle experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. It has details about the support and services offered.

Information about Newton ward, a high dependency rehabilitation unit for men over the age of 18 years based at St George’s Park in Morpeth.

Easy read information leaflet which tells you about the different kinds of NHS Fraud and who you can talk to if you are worried about this.