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"You've given me my husband back"

About: CGL Nottinghamshire

(as a relative),

Hi, I’m a 36 yr old mum of 2 from Nottinghamshire. For the past 4 years my husband has been alcohol dependant. It’s been extremely difficult for him and us all as a family, as he couldn’t stop even if he wanted too! In 2020, he made a brave step and signed up to our local support group, ‘CGL Nottinghamshire’, who support those who suffer from addiction. I found the team of people there so supportive, non judgmental and ready to go at everyone’s pace. I noticed an immediate change in my husbands outlook and readiness to stop. He founds friendship and understanding in the groups and one on care sessions. So, with their help, my husband was offered a home medical detox. The CGL team of carers, support workers, nurses and doctors rallied around him and walked him through every step. For me as his partner, it was a HUGE relief to know that my husband had people in his life that knew what they were talking about and could point him in the right direction and give him the tools he needed to take control of his life. 

The home detox was excellent! We had multiple phones calls a day from a nurse, home visits from an incredible support officer, John. Who was so inspirational in his encouragement, advice and care. We were provided with all the equipment we needed to carry out the detox safely at home so we both felt in control and prepared for what to expect.

My husband has now been sober for the first time in years and he could never have done it without the care and support of CGL Nottinghamshire. I cannot thank them enough for giving me my husband back. You have saved his life! Thank you x

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Response from Rachel Nicholls, Services Manager, change, grow, live (CGL) New Directions, CGL 3 years ago
Rachel Nicholls
Services Manager, change, grow, live (CGL) New Directions,
CGL
Submitted on 24/12/2020 at 09:40
Published on Care Opinion at 09:40


Hi Stella,

What an incredible story! Its great to hear that the support and treatment offered has been successful and helpful. Its equally really great to hear this from a partners perspective so thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

Its really helpful to us to understand if the package of care, particularly around home detox, is helpful and meets the needs of individuals so thank you for confirming that the wrap around support has been helpful and that you felt your husband was given the tools to succeed.

If there is anything you feel that we could improve on please share this with us to, we want to offer the very best service that we can.

Wishing you and your husband all the very best.

Rachel

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