Resource library

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 guide is for anyone who is affected by domestic abuse. It describes what domestic abuse is, how to recognise it and how to seek help if it is happening to you. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).

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

Easy read information about dramatherapy, what it is and how it can help you.

Memory loss is one of the conditions that can affect our ability to drive safely. This leaflet tells you what to do if you have difficulty remembering things and still drive.

This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of drug allergy in adults, young people and children. It does not cover treatment of the acute phase, including anaphylaxis, because this will be covered by a separate quality standard.

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.

This Royal College of Psychiatrists leaflet is about the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It discusses how the drugs work, why they are prescribed, their side-effects and alternative treatments.

This quality standard covers the treatment of adults (18 years or over) who misuse opioids, cannabis, stimulants or other drugs in all settings in which care is received, in particular inpatient and specialist residential and community-based treatment settings.

This link will take you to the Dual diagnosis website their aim is to provide and/or signpost as many useful mental health, addiction, or dual diagnosis-specific tools & resources as possible to help improve the outcomes of those with co-occurring disorders