If you have symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhoea, please do not visit patients in hospital. There is currently an increase in the winter sickness bug (Norovirus), visiting when you have symptoms may spread the illness to hospital patients who are already vulnerable. Get more advice on treating Norovirus and when you should seek medical advice.

Mental Health

Access to appropriate information can enable people to develop a better understanding of their difficulties and access mental health support. 

Accessing mental health services

Throughout life we all experience changes in our mental health. At those times it is vital that we receive the support we need. Access to appropriate information can enable people to develop a better understanding of their difficulties and access that support. 

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of self-help leaflets on various mental health issues, which are free and available to download.

Download self-help guides on mental health

Please find the relevant mental health service below: