Some good ways to communicate with people with very complex needs
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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.
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South Community Treatment Team – Doxford Park – Patient Information Leaflet
Information about the South Community Treatment Team, which provides an assessment and treatment service for men and women over the age of 18 years who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.
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South Northumberland Adult Community Treatment Team – Patient information leaflet
The Community Treatment Team - South Northumberland Adult provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.
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South of Tyne Initial Response Service
The Initial Response Service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling Freephone 0800 6522 867, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.
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South Tyneside and Sunderland Universal Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams – Patient information leaflet
The Universal Crisis Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, non-medical prescribers and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
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South Tyneside Primary Care Physical Health Service – Patient information leaflet
Information about the South Tyneside Primary Care Physical Health Service, the team works with people who do not feel comfortable visiting their General Practitioner (Doctor) or is unable to visit their General Practitioner.
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South Tyneside Psychiatric Liaison Service – personalised patient information
Information about the Psychiatric Liaison Service who provide assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending South Tyneside District Hospital.
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Spasticity Assessment Clinic – Neurological Rehabilitation Outpatient Department – Walkergate Park
The Spasticity Assessment Clinic carry out assessments to see if you have spasticity and how it impacts on your daily life. This leaflet outlines the assessment process, what treatments are available and how to access the clinic.
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Spasticity Management Service – Referral Form
Referral form for Spasticity Management Service
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Special educational needs and disability (SEND) – A guide for parents and carers
A guide on the government website on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND). This guide explains how the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) works. It covers; the law and guidance on which the system is based, places to go for help and further information and details about changes to the system from 1 September 2014. It may also be useful for staff dealing with the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in; schools and colleges, and early years education settings.