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Poster complaining about use of the Mental Health Act- CQC Poster

Deciding right is an integrated approach to making care decisions in advance with children, young people and adults.

This Alzheimer's Society factsheet explains why a person with dementia might act aggressively, either physically or verbally. It gives practical tips that carers can use to help prevent and manage aggressive behaviour. It also looks at the types of support that may be available.

An easy read leaflet for people with learning disabilities about the Sunderland Learning Disability Community Treatment Team dementia assessment service.

DoLS ensures people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in a care home or hospital are protected if those arrangements deprive them of their liberty. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person’s best interests. Representation and the right to challenge a deprivation are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

This leaflet explains that The Flag will be used part of clinical records. It uses information from different places across the NHS system. The flag will let staff know that patients may have Autism or Learning Disability or both. It will help staff to talk to patients and what will help them getting support from our services.

Sometimes it can be difficult for people to speak up for themselves. An advocate is somebody who can work with you to help you have your say about things.

This leaflet provides information and support about experiences you could encounter when living and dealing with Down's syndrome and dementia.

The aim of this leaflet is to provide you with information that you will find useful during your time with the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. We want to offer you as much help and support as you feel you need, to enable you to live the life you want.

This booklet is for you, your family and friends if you have been referred for/or considering Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It has been produced to try and allay your fears by providing pictorial information about the department and explain what will happen when you come for treatment.