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Caring/Mental Health

Posted By Callaway

"Caring/Mental Health"

About: Highbury Hospital Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / Carer services Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust / Mental Health Services for Older People – Community (City)

(as a carer),

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!

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Response from Elaine Giugno, Team Leader, City Community Mental Health Team, Mental Health Services for Older People, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Elaine Giugno
Team Leader, City Community Mental Health Team, Mental Health Services for Older People,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 14/02/2019 at 10:46
Published on Care Opinion at 13:27

Thank you so much for taking the time to put your feedback on care opinion.

This is much appreciated and as a Team we are really pleased to hear that our service has helped your recovery.

I will ensure all the Team are aware of your kind feedback.

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Response from Judith Greenaway, City Carer Support Services, Adult Mental Health, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 5 years ago
Judith Greenaway
City Carer Support Services, Adult Mental Health,
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 14/02/2019 at 11:16
Published on Care Opinion at 13:27

Dear Callaway

Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. It sounds like you have been through a tough time. I am glad that the services you have used has been a positive experience. It sounds like you have found your identity again as a husband and a father, that is wonderful to hear. I wish you and your family all the best as you continue on your journey, and I feel certain that Nottinghamshire Health Care Trust will continue to work along side you to offer you all the help and support you and your family need.

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