Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
NICE quality standard which covers preventing children and young people (under 18) from becoming overweight or obese, including strategies to increase physical activity and promote a healthy diet in the local population. It also covers lifestyle weight management programmes for children and young people who are overweight or obese.
A self help guide with information about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It explains what OCD is, some of the symptoms, treatments that are available and how you can help yourself overcome it. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).
This leaflet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists is for anyone who has problems with obsessions or compulsions, their family and friends – and anyone else who wants to find out more. In this leaflet you can find out what it is like to have OCD, how to help yourself, what help is available and where to get it.
An information leaflet which explains what Occupational Therapy (OT) is, why you might need it, the benefits of OT and how to access it.
An easy read information leaflet which explains what an occupational therapist (OT) is, what they do and how they can help you.
An easy read information leaflet which explains what an occupational therapist (OT) is, what they do and how they can help you.
This leaflet provides information for Occupational Therapy Richardson Eating Disorder Service (REDS). The service helps to solve the problems that interfere with your ability to do the things that are important to you. It can also look at how problems arise and help prevent or minimize their effects.
Information about the Community Treatment Team who provide a wide range of support for people, usually over the age of 65, seeking specialist advice for a mental health difficulty. We work with people who need more specialist assessment or intensive treatment than their GP or other health worker is able to give.
Community Treatment Teams - Sunderland and South Tyneside providing a wide range of support for people seeking specialist advice for a mental health difficulty. The majority of people we support are aged 65 or older, although they do see people youger.
An information leaflet for people who have been referred to the Orthotics Clinic at Walkergate Park. It has examples of the different types of orthoses and explains what will happen during your appointment.
