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About: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust / Crisis resolution Hollins Park

(as a service user),

In August and November I was taken to the 136 suite I never knew about it August was my 1st time. At the time I didn't take it in on the first visit but I've never had care like it I ended up on a section 2 from the 1st visit and looking back they had no other choice thank god they did because I wouldn't be here now.

Everything was sorted out very effectively the assessment as well seeing the drs and the social worker I could tell they did care and before the assessment the care from the nurse was fantastic. I was taken to suite 136  for my safety only I was there as a patient I can not imagine the trauma of been taken to custody with other people shouting banging on the doors etc I felt so safe it a shame it got to that point in the 1st visit having been a victim of a crime and having no support from anyone. As time passed having to deal with my current situation I was having more breakdowns eventually thinking I can't do it anymore it's to much on my own and in a way I was saved physically and mentally. 

November I was taken back there as police were concerned but this time I was handcuffed which made me feel I'm like a criminal but thankfully I was taken back to Hollins park and was allowed home with extra support the same nurse came from the first visit I even asked for her because the 1st time she was the only person that gave me care in months so I was pleased it was her again. The police I guess were OK with me apart from handcuffs they really didn't need to do but it was officers I've never met and they can't take that risk.

I hope that I never end up back there but it's good to know that it's there for patients. 

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Response from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 29/12/2020 at 16:01
Published on Care Opinion at 16:01


Dear hydrusfj83,

Thank you for taking the time to post about your experience at the 136 Suite.

We understand that it can be very frightening for people when the police are called, even when the purpose is to take them to a place of safety.

It is good to hear that the support you received at the 136 Suite was caring, compassionate and helpful.

We wish you well with your recovery. We too hope that you don’t need the support of the 136 Suite again in the future, but we will be here for you and others if help is needed.

All the best.

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