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The Regional Communication Aid Service is based at Walkergate Park and is a specialist Electronic Assistive Technology Service. Our service aims to improve the independence of people of all ages who experience severe communication difficulties through the provision of specialised services for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Aids. We support local teams in working with individuals to understand their AAC needs; and in providing specialised communication aids.
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The Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service is a specialist service based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital in Newcastle, which provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for eating disorders. All patients referred into the day service need to have had a comprehensive assessment from The Richardson Eating Disorder Service or the Northern Centre for Eating Disorders.
Who is the Intensive Day Service for?
The service is for men and women aged 18 and over living in the northern and southern part of the North East of England.
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The Richardson Eating Disorder Service (REDS) is a specialist tertiary service, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults with moderate and severe eating disorders in North East England. REDS provides treatment for males and females and has outpatient, intensive day hospital and inpatient services.
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The Social, Therapeutic and Recreational Rehabilitation Team (STARRT), based at Walkergate Park in Newcastle, provides social and recreational rehabilitation to inpatients in Walkergate Park. STARRT work to promote independence and increase quality of life through taking part in social and leisure activities. The team consists of a Nurse Team Lead and qualified nursing staff, as well as activities facilitators and volunteers.
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Specialist Rehabilitation Services
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families.
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Our Network covers two key areas of Children’s Hospital care including Paediatric Critical Care and Surgery in Children.
Our Team comprises of 8 members of staff, 2 clinical leads for PCC and 1 for SIC, plus a core team including Network Manager, Lead Nurse, Educator, Data Analyst and Administrator.
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The Tree House Early Years Centre provides a range of Educational, Social, Therapeutic and Health activities / services for children aged 0-5 with SEND, and their families.
The centre was officially opened by councillor Lesley Storey in September 2023. The following video showcases the opening of the Centre and highlights some of facilities and activities available for children and their families.
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Free, safe, confidential support for young people
Children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead can now get help from mental health counsellors using a free online service supported by the NHS.
Kooth.com is an award-winning online counselling and support service which is now available to all young people in Newcastle and Gateshead aged 11-18 years.
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Children North East (CNE) is a large North East regional children’s charity, with some of our work extending across England, Wales and Scotland. CNE exists because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy and to grow up feeling:
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Butterfly Counselling offers a counselling service to children, adolescents, parents/carers, siblings, families and adults who have and are affected by ASD and other neurological difficulties. Butterfly Counselling also offers a counselling service to neurotypical children, adolescents, parents/carers, families and adults. We offer: Individual counselling sessions
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Samaritans of Tyneside have been in Newcastle-upon-Tyne since 1965 serving the local communities of Newcastle, Gateshead and south-west Northumberland. Now based at 15 Portland Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 1QQ, we are near Jesmond Metro Station and on the B1600. Unfortunately, we are unable to see face to face callers at the Branch right now, but our volunteers are still going in every day to answer the telephone and reply to emails.
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We are a local branch for local people living with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. It is run by volunteers and relies upon donations and fundraising.
For example:
- We provide support and information for anyone affected by MS.
- We produce a bimonthly newsletter for all members.
- We have various social events and outings throughout the year.
- We have a large following on our social media pages
- Have young carers activities.
Our social drop-ins are held
Please see the website for more details.
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MHM was established 30 years ago by families and carers in the North East to provide support and care for people they loved with mental health problems.
Today we have grown into a major national organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, drug and alcohol and other problems, as well as our core client group of people with mental health needs, across the UK through a range of evidence based and innovative services.
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We run a free service in Newcastle to assist people who suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction. Our 24/7 helpline allows people to phone and chat with our team of addiction counsellors regarding their own sobriety or a loved one in need of help.
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RISE is part of the Newcastle Gateshead CCG, NHS and DFE Mental Health in Schools programme. We work in schools and colleges and support young people with moderate mental health needs. This could mean working directly with individual students, running group sessions, or helping teachers shape lesson plans or assemblies.
At RISE, we offer low intensity support for children and young people coping with mild to moderate mental health needs. Our Education Mental Health Practitioners will tailor sessions based on young person needs but themes may include:
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The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Newcastle and Gateshead who present with mental health difficulties.
This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances.
Click here to read more and download a wealth of resources to help support you.
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The children’s health psychology team provide a range of services for children and young people who have psychological issues related to physical conditions, injury and illness.
As well as services for young patients themselves, we can also support family members and carers.
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The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
The team operates across Newcastle and Gateshead 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However, the crisis team does not provide an ’emergency’ service such as a 999 response.
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The Early Intervention in Psychosis service works with young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The service offers help to people aged 14-65 years who are experiencing first symptoms of psychosis, as well as providing help to their families.
The support received from this service can help patients recover from a psychotic episode. It can also help reduce the likelihood of experiencing further psychotic episodes in the future.
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This service is available to all service users within inpatient care. The department has a fully equipped gym within the Hadrian Clinic as well as providing various community groups including walking, football, badminton, cycling, circuit training, swimming, health lifestyle and weight management.
The aim of the service is to provide therapeutic exercise to improve mental illness and prevent/treat some of the physical side effects associated with antipsychotic medication.
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Fellside is an acute admission ward based at the Hadrian Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in Newcastle upon Tyne. Fellside has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. They will support you to develop new skills to manage your mental health. During your stay you will be offered the following treatments and therapies:
• Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
• Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
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Ferndene is based at the former Prudhoe Hospital site and provides regional and national Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for children and young people between the ages of 13 and 18. Tier 4 CAMHS are for patients with more complex needs usually requiring inpatient treatment. Ferndene has three wards (Redburn, The Riding and Fraser) providing a total of 28 beds.
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A four bed unit providing Psychiatric Intensive Care.
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The Forensic Outpatient Department is based at Stephenson Court, St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle. The team consists of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, support workers and students.
The service is for men and women over the age of 18 but under 65 years old who have been assessed as an identified risk of causing significant harm to others or themselves.
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Provides intensive home based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Provides urgent assessments for self harm and acute mental health presentations. Plays essential role in pre-admission pathway and early discharge for all young people admitted to Ferndene.
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