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About: Compass House

I had to travel 9miles to appt country lanes unfamiliar to me told nearest to my address which was so stressful! I do not live in the countryside plenty of towns near. Seen 10mins late so was about to leave as anxiety gripping me. Told 45min assessment only appt which shocked me. I expected at least to be given some techniques to help me. Admin was the priority not my immediate state and need for help. Told - if I don’t do this I will get the sack! So more concerned about yourself then. I understand the need for some admin yes but not the whole appt. I had also filled out the form sent for me to fill in and bring. I was told I may not see same person each appt! Couldn’t be seen again for three weeks when assessment would be completed? Thought we had done that ? Given booklet on handling panic attacks and told when being rushed out of the room and given a physiotherapy type scenario that given help, or words to that effect, was ok but it’s ultimately up to me, which I understand but positive helpful suggestions of how to cope is also desperately needed. I was in a much worse state for days after the appt as I had thought that Talkworks would deliver a professional positive service but sadly no. I will not be going again, not least because an 18mile round trip is ridiculous when in a stressed anxious state and hope of it helping me is quite the opposite now.

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Response from Sophie Luke, Patient Engagement, Patient Advice and Liaison Service, Devon Partnership NHS Trust 3 years ago
Sophie Luke
Patient Engagement, Patient Advice and Liaison Service,
Devon Partnership NHS Trust

I am the manager of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service. As a team we offer advice and guidance to patients and staff, we are also the point of contact if you have any concerns about the services you are receiving from the Trust, please call us on 01392 675686, we will do our utmost to help you in any way we can.

Submitted on 16/06/2020 at 13:47
Published on Care Opinion at 13:57


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Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about the service you received from Talkworks. I am very sorry for the delay in responding which has been impacted by COVID-19 and the requirement of NHS services to work different during this time.

I can confirm that prior to providing any treatment the service will look to carry out an assessment to identify the most appropriate treatment for you, however, I am sorry that this was not explained to you when you booked the appointment.

If you would like me to look into this further, please contact me on 01392 675686 or via email to dpt.pals@nhs.net providing your contact details and I will be in touch with you to discuss within the week.

Kind regards,

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