Continuation of my story as a carer and the effects has on you as a individual.I have cared for my wife for 37 years who has mental health issues and over the years she has been diagnosed with several psychical disabilities.
I also care for my son who had a mental breakdown in 2009 he also suffers from diabetes type 2. Up to approximately eight weeks ago i was seeing a CPN in the elderly Mental Health Team based at Highbury Hospital Nottingham who i had been seeing on a regular basis for over a year i am no longer seeing my CPN as i discharged myself from her after seeing her for over a year as i felt that with tools that was offered to me the time was right.
Up to the present moment i still have a Psychiatrist.The service i was given by the team was exceptional they helped me to get through a very difficult time in my life due to the stress of caring for my wife and son i was suffering from depression and also due to my role in caring i lost my identity as a husband and father.I would also like to thank the NHS Nottingham City Carer Support service who helped me to get this period and i am sure that with there continued support it will be of a great help to me and family!
"Caring/Mental Health"
About: Highbury Hospital Highbury Hospital Nottingham NG6 9DR Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / Carer services Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Carer services NG3 6AA Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / Mental Health Services for Older People – Community (City) Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Services for Older People – Community (City) Nottingham NG3 6AA
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