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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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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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ADOS-2 Clinical Skills Training
ADOS-2 Clinical Skills Training - Information regarding course features to Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Clinical Skills Training
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All about you – Health and Wellbeing books for children
This 'all about you' leaflet from Newcastle City Council and Newcastle Libraries contains a list of useful health and wellbeing books designed for children.
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An A to Z of drugs – information for young people
This link takes you to the FRANK website which will provide you with friendly, confidential drug advice and information about a useful confidential helpline
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Changing Times – Puberty information for boys and girls
As you start to become an adult, your body goes through lots of changes and you’ll notice that your moods and behaviour change too. From starting your periods to growing body hair, find out what to expect when you go through puberty.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Community and Inpatient CYPS Services
DBT is a form of psychological therapy that is used to help people who are experiencing difficult emotions and stresses. It involves accepting that you have these thoughts and putting in place strategies to cope with them.
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Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
A beginner's guide from YoungMinds to the NHS's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for young people and parents.
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Information for service users who would like children or young people to visit them while in hospital
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust supports contact, and recognises that maintaining relationships between children and young people and their family, who are service users of the Trust, is important.
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Lotus Ward – A young persons guide
This leaflet is to provide young people with information about Lotus Ward before they arrive. There is information about what it is, where it is, what you can bring for your room and what activities are carried out at Lotus Ward.
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Mental health and growing up – When bad things happen
A Royal College of Psychiatrist's leaflet for young people from the Mental Health and Growing Up series. This leaflet describes when bad things happen and offers practical advice on how to cope when life gets tough.