Clinical Health Psychology

Patient Experience

Introduction This service works with people living with long-term health conditions to help them to manage health related issues. The clinical psychologists within the Department of Psychological Services work alongside the medical teams. A referral to see a clinical psychologist in the team does not mean that the team believe you are not coping or that the problems are ‘fake’ … Read More

ICU Patient Support Group – Psychological Services Information for Previous ICU Patients

Patient Experience

Support beyond ICU Following discharge from ICU, it is normal to experience a range of physical and psychological difficulties. Patients will often experience difficulty in remembering and making sense of their time on the unit and may also experience flashbacks of this time. It can be helpful to talk about these difficulties with a trained professional who can offer you … Read More

Pain Psychology

Patient Experience

Introduction This service works specifically with people living with chronic pain to help them to manage pain related issues. The clinical psychologists within Pain Psychology work alongside the wider Pain Management team. A referral to see a clinical psychologist in the team does not mean that the team believe your pain to be ‘fake’ or ‘all in your head’. As … Read More

Neurorehabilitation Psychology Service Information Leaflet

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Neurorehabilitation Psychology Service.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. Why have I been referred to the Neurorehabilitation Psychology Service? You have been referred to the Neurorehabilitation Psychology Service because you have … Read More

Understanding and Interacting with People in Post-Traumatic Amnesia

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about Post-traumatic Amnesia.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for you. What is Post-Traumatic Amnesia (PTA)? Post Traumatic Amnesia (PTA) is a temporary and sometimes fluctuating state of confusion, disorientation and memory … Read More