"Every single one of the nurses helped me"

About: Home Treatment Teams / Downpatrick

(as the patient),

I have BPD, anxiety and depression. I felt my mental health deteriorating around Christmas but battled on without seeking help. A couple of months later i couldn't cope and contacted my GP, who rang the Mental health home team. I was seen straight away, and with the lack of beds in hospitals i agreed for the home team to come out every day.

I can honestly say they saved my life and every single one of the nurses helped me. Talking about your thoughts when you're mentally unwell can be hard. The saying "Its ok to not be ok" is so true. I would advise anyone who doesn't feel that life is worth living and can't get a bed in a psych ward that help may be there with the Home mental health team.

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Response from Christine Graham, Audit and Governance Facilitator, Mental Health, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 6 months ago
Christine Graham
Audit and Governance Facilitator, Mental Health,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

I work as part of the service imporvement team for mental health services in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 03/05/2024 at 13:10
Published on Care Opinion at 13:10


Dear tsy1

Thank you for sharing of your positive feedback regarding your experience with our Home treatment team. I will ensure your feedback is passed on to the team and senior management responsible for this service. It is always an encouragement to hear of the amazing difference our staff make in the lives of others on a daily basis.

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