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General psychiatry

Posted By volanskc36

"General psychiatry"

About: General practices in Ayrshire & Arran Mental Health / Community Mental Health

(as the patient),

I suffer from Bipolar. I last spoke to a psychologist in January, when I had my partner. After the third time using the telephone, this caused me severe anxiety and I needed my medication revalued. I was told that they couldn't change my medication over the phone and that it had to be a face to face consultant. 7 months later I have an a face to face appointment and they cancelled less than 24hrs before my appointment. I still haven't had my medication looked at and I'm really not dealing with life and I just feel like it's totally unacceptable for this to be the case. If I didn't have my partner I really don't know if I'd be here. 

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Response from Jo Gibson, Head of Wellbeing and Recovery, East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership nearly 2 years ago
Jo Gibson
Head of Wellbeing and Recovery,
East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Hi, I am Head of Service for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol Services in East Ayrshire, working with a range of people and organisations to improve wellbeing. I also lead on Planning and Performance for the HSCP, and on Wellbeing for the Community Planning Partnership.

Submitted on 21/07/2022 at 14:22
Published on Care Opinion at 14:23

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Hi Volanskc36,

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so sorry that you have not received the support that you need. Please could you contact the Community Mental Health Team on 01563 578592, so we can help you.

Thank you

Jo

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Response from Pamela Gibson, Patient Experience Facilitator, Nursing, NHS Ayrshire and Arran nearly 2 years ago
Pamela Gibson
Patient Experience Facilitator, Nursing,
NHS Ayrshire and Arran

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Submitted on 09/08/2022 at 10:24
Published on Care Opinion at 10:24

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Dear volanskc36,

Thank you for sharing your recent experience on Care Opinion.

I was so sorry to read that you did not feel that you had received the support you required and I hope you have been able to reach out to the Community Mental Health Team on the number provided by Jo.

With best wishes

Pamela

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