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Information for families about the Behaviour Support Service in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team supports people whose behaviour has been affected primarily by dementia but also other conditions such as depression or anxiety.
Information for families about the Behaviour Support Service in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team supports families and carers of people whose behaviour has been affected primarily by dementia but also other conditions such as depression or anxiety.
Information given for the Behaviour Support Service works closely with staff to understand and address the needs of the client.
A resource pack for people with learning disabilities who care for someone else. It explains what a carer is, carers' rights, carers' assessments and what help is available.
Various links to organisations who can help with Benefits Advice in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear area.
This leaflet, from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, is for anyone who has been bereaved, their family and friends, and anyone else who wants to learn more.
This guide is for anyone who has experienced a bereavement either recent or in the past. It gives some basic details of what needs to be done when there is a death and aims to help you understand some of the emotions which may be faced during a bereavement or loss. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).
This leaflet from the Royal College of Psychaitrists is for anyone who wants to know more about bipolar disorder. It is especially helpful for anyone who has bipolar disorder, their friends and relatives. It describes the disorder, some of the problems it can create, ways of coping and some of the treatments available.
This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and managing bipolar disorder in adults (aged 18 and over) in primary and secondary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This quality standard covers recognition, early intervention and long-term management of bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people (under 18). It also includes support for parents and carers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
