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They will not let me make a educated decision on my treatmen...

Posted By Sudynimscrubs

"They will not let me make a educated decision on my treatment"

About: Crisis Mental Health / Single point of access team (SPA) & Emotional Wellbeing Service (EWS)

(as a service user),

I have been under Sheffield for about 2 years. This service is disgusting.

I have been begging for help. BEGGING! ! ! And yet I just get passed from pillar to post, from one "specialist" to another. Trialed so many different drugs I feel like a guinea pig. The one drug I want to try, they are not letting me and won't actually listen to me. They have failed me time and again but will not let me make an educated decision on my treatment. I am an NHS professional  so I have a good understanding of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology etc. But still they will not listen. I am at breaking point mentally, had to take time off work and I'm undergoing counselling (through work as there is a 2 year waiting list with yourselves apparently) I cannot go on like this and do not have one bit of support from you. Shambolic.

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Response from Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 29/07/2020 at 15:33
Published on Care Opinion on 30/07/2020 at 09:21

Dear Sudynimscrubs,

I’m sorry you feel you have had such a difficult experience using Mental Health Services and have not yet achieved the outcome you were hoping for. We are always keen to consider how we might be able to help people access the most appropriate treatment for their needs, and work with them to provide safe, effective healthcare. If you would like to discuss matters further you can call us on 0114 2263636 and ask to speak with Marie Bailey (Senior Operational Manager) or Nichola Whatley (Nurse Consultant).

You might also like to consider whether the Advocacy Service could provide you with additional support and advice during what sounds like a very difficult time for you. They are based at Norwood Grange Drive, Sheffield S5 7JT. Tel: 0114 2261674

Kind regards,

Joanne Bond

Senior Practitioner

Single Point of Access

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