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A member of staff or a carer can support you to read this. They will be able to answer any questions that you have.

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Who are we?

We are the Forensic Learning Disability Community Transitions Team (CTT).

We work at Northgate Hospital. 

We also see patients from North and South of the Tyne.

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We are a team of different health workers. We work together to support you.

Our team includes:

  • Assistant Practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Speech and Language Therapists

Staff can tell you what we all do.

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What is transition?

Transition is when you move from hospital to a home in the community. 

We support you during the move.

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What do we do?

We will help you plan your move from hospital.

This is a discharge plan.

We will get to know you while you are still in hospital.

We will support you before, during, and after your move.

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We will attend meetings about your care and future home.

We will work with you, your family, and other people involved in your care.

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We will meet with you often.
We will check how things are going.

We want you to feel safe, happy and supported.
 

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We will work with the hospital and your new care team.

This helps make sure you get the support you need.

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If there are problems let us know.

We will work with you and your care team to help.

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We will continue to support you after your move.

The amount of support will depend on your needs.

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Contact us

Forensic Learning Disability CTT
Villa 9 (Cambo)
Northgate Park
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3BP

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Phone us on 01670 394 611

 

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We are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

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Useful website

www.sunderlandactionforhealth.co.uk

Gives useful info for people with learning disabilities, carers and health professionals.

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Tell us something is wrong

If you are not happy, please tell us. You can talk to a member of staff.

You can make a complaint. We can give you a leaflet about how to complain.

You can ask someone you trust to help you complain.

You can tell us how to make our service better.
 

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Review date 2029

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