Accessible Information Standard – what it means for you
Information about the Accessible Information Standard and how patients and carers can request information and communication support in a way that they can understand.
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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Caring for someone? Preparing for conversations with the care team
This booklet, co-produced with carers has been designed to support carers to prepare to have conversations with care teams.
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Chaplaincy – Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care
Information about how the Trust's Chaplaincy Service can support you whilst you are in hospital or being care for by a community team.
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Freephone crisis telephone numbers
If you need urgent help, call 24 hours a day, 7 days week - for adults, children and young people and Deaf people.
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OpCourage North – mental health support for veterans
Mental health support for veterans. A specialist service for ex-armed forces; veterans; families/carers and service personnel who are approaching discharge, to support and recognise the early signs of mental health problems
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Richardson Eating Disorder Service – Ward 31A Patient Information Leaflet
This leaflet provides information for the Richardson Eating Disorder Service (REDS) Ward 31A which is a specialist service which provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for eating disorders. It is for men and women aged 18 and over living in the northern part of the North East and Cumbria.
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Sleep after traumatic brain injury
This leaflet provides information for people who have had a traumatic brain injury(TBI) and would like to learn more about sleep and what can be done to improve their sleep.
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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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Sunderland 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 Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation (ICAR) - Houghton le Spring and St Benedict’s Hospice