After my Dad admitting to suicidal ideation we called 112 and were put in touch with the mental health team who were amazing. They came to see him at home and we eventually got him checked into ward 39.
The care my Dad has received over the past year has been fantastic. There have been ups and downs as he turned out to have a Neuro degenerative condition which is life limiting, but through every step the concern and care for my Dad was clear. The nurses, doctors, physios, specialists, canteen staff, cleaners - everyone in that ward understands mental health and particularly how it affects older people. They were always thinking of practical ways to help ease his delusions, like turning off the news at night, as he would think different terrorist groups were coming to kill him.
They were there with advice and tissues when it was time for him to move on and helped us come to terms with finality of his condition.
The nurses and support workers were never too busy to answer any of my questions - which were many!! So thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you all did.
"Always thinking of practical ways to help"
About: Royal Alexandra Hospital / Older adults mental health Royal Alexandra Hospital Older adults mental health PA2 9PN
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