Westbridge – Patient Information Leaflet
This leaflet provides you with information on Westbridge a residence in the community for men and women over 18 years.
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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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Westgate Unit Mental Health Service – Information leaflet
Information about the mental health service at Westgate Personality Disorder Treatment Unit, HMP Frankland.
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What does engagement and observation mean to me?
A leaflet about engagement and observation which is used by your care team to help us keep you and others safe and well. Everybody on an inpatient ward is nursed on one of four levels of observation.
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What happens next
Information leaflet for patients on what happens next. The team and patient have together agreed will work with the each other to help manage and resolve their mental health crisis. Together they will do this by involving the patient and their family, friends, carers (with patients consent) in working out what needs to happen next.
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What is a learning disability? Information for carers
An information leaflet aimed at carers explaining what a learning disability is.
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What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
On this page you will find information provided by the Alzheimer's Society on: 1. What is Alzheimer's disease 2. Symptoms 3. Who gets Alzheimer's disease 4. Diagnosis 5. Treatment and support 6. Other useful organisations 7. Further information and resources and 8. Accessible versions
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What is anger? – Information for young people
Information from Young Minds explaining what anger is, why you feel angry, how it can affect you and types of help available.
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What is Art Therapy? – Information for service users
On this page you will find information about art therapy this includes what it is and what the benefits can be.
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What is autism?
A link to the National Autistic Society website which explains some of the different names for autism and related conditions, and provides information about gender, discussions about causes and current research.
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What is Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)? – Patient information leaflet
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (also known as CAT) is a talking therapy that mainly focuses on the way we relate to ourselves and to other people. It can help with a wide range of difficulties, for example, experiencing depression, anxiety or low self-esteem; feeling repeatedly let down, hurt or rejected; doing things that are harmful or self defeating as a way to stop feeling overwhelmed by strong feelings.