"It’s a lot more modern and has a comfortable vibe to the ward"

The last time I used this mental health facility was years ago and it was situated in St Lukes. I had a bad experience in St Lukes when I was there so it made it really hard for me to come here as I thought it I may get the same treatment as I did there but I was so wrong. Times have changed and it’s brilliant to see how much our mental health service has improved and upgraded. Here in Cloughmore it’s a lot more modern and has a comfortable vibe to the ward it doesn’t feel like a hospital setting at all just feels as if you’re at home.

I have not seen a proper consultant in years and so this year was the first time I have. I have never stopped having my conditions this would include no sleep, scared constantly, always worrying, migraines most of the time daily. Not leaving home unless I need food and feeling sick and dizzy with worry.

Since coming here I have noticed a changed in myself and how much more confident I have become. Since being with other patients and talking to them daily I feel this has help deal with my social anxiety and the ability to open up and talk about my thoughts to staff. I never thought I would be able to do it, but look at me now giving feedback to staff members I have just met. This is a big step for me but I have been encouraged by staff to do these sorts of things. They always say it’s the small steps that matters and with all these small steps they are making a path to recovery for me. The staff have been by my side throughout my recovery journey and have helped me so much and even they noticed how much I have improved from being in here. Honestly it was a very good decision to come here to receive treatment.

The consultant has very supportive and has been a great help to me. Everything has been brilliant with staff helping me cope with my conditions. I was honestly very shocked at the changed in the mental health service, I am so beyond happy at how much effort they are now putting into this service and it honestly has helped me a lot and I cannot thank the people enough who are responsible for this treatment!