My son tried to commit suicide. He was assessed by a mental health worker as needing help.
Weeks later he was assessed by a psychologist. Whilst she accepted that he had problems, she decided that these were due to his Asperger's, not a mental health problem so she refused him treatment. When I complained, I discovered that the health authority has no provision for people with Asperger's who need help.
I feel this is discriminatory and contrary to the Autism Bill 2009, which my PCT hasn't implemented yet.
"Lack of support for people with Asperger's Syndrome"
About: South Staffordshire PCT South Staffordshire PCT Rugeley WS15 1UL Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Adult Mental Health Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Adult Mental Health Stafford ST16 3SR
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