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"I now feel alive again"

About: Dame Carol Detoxification Service

(as a service user),

I started drinking at the age of 11 I am now in my mid-30s.  This year I started to realise I had a problem. I was always feeling unwell and it started to affect my relationships with family, friends and partners. I became lazy and neglected my self care. My employment suffered and I also started having seizures. 

I reached out to CGL they provided me with support for groups sessions and then they managed to refer me to DCDS.  It took 3-4 months to get to Dame Carol. I was excited and scared when I finally secured a place. 

On my first day I was nervous, but after I met the staff and other clients I felt right at home. 

The stay here has brought me out of my shell, I now feel alive again. 

The medical care and support from staff has been great. You are well fed,  Cared for.. 

I feel healthier, in touch with my emotions. I can talk and open up to people. I'm feeling confident about the future with a touch of anxiety. I can recommend DCDS to others in need of this service. I rate it 10/10 

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Response from Emma Smith, Bed Manager, Dame Carol Detox Service, Inclusion 10 months ago
Emma Smith
Bed Manager, Dame Carol Detox Service,
Inclusion
Submitted on 27/08/2024 at 13:30
Published on Care Opinion at 13:30


Hello Ryan671,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a care review for us here at Dame Carol.

I am glad you felt at home when you arrived.

I am pleased you have been brought out of your shell and feel alive.

I am glad you have felt cared for and fed well.

I am pleased you can be open with people now and confident in your future.

We wish you all the luck for the future and thank you for your comments.

Emma Smith Bed Manager

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