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Menopause & mental health

Posted By Fairydust

"Menopause & mental health"

About: Adult Mental Health Services / Adult Community Mental Health Service Adult Mental Health Services / Mental Health Inpatient Service General practices in Greater Glasgow & Clyde Scottish Ambulance Service

(as the patient),

Over the last 2 years I have been very unwell with menopausal mental and physical issues my GP Practice at Greenock Health & Care Centre has gone above and beyond to get me the correct intervention. The Ambulance Service who were called out to me regularly over that period of time, exemplary care,

I was referred to the Inverclyde Mental Health Team at Crown House, Greenock, these guys just don't get the credit they should and the team got me through so many awful days, psychiatrist working with my GP to get me the correct antidepressant to saving my life when I become suicidal by admitting me to Langhill Psychiatric Hospital in Inverclyde Royal.

I have not the words for the Mental Health Team in there who are compassionate, supportive and caring day in day out. I especially want to thank the trainee Dr who investigated physical issues due to menopause and got me on HRT.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart every single one of these professionals for being a part of saving my life and giving me my Mental and Physical wellness back.

I am indebted forever. Thank you our magnificent NHS!

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Responses

Response from Anne Malarkey, Head of Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service & Homelessness, Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership 3 years ago
Anne Malarkey
Head of Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs Recovery Service & Homelessness,
Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 28/09/2022 at 12:15
Published on Care Opinion at 14:51

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Dear Fairydust

My name is Anne Malarkey and I am Head of Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Recovery and Homelessness Services for Inverclyde HSCP.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for providing such positive feedback. I am sure the staff in our services will be delighted to see what you have said and I will ensure that it is shared with staff across our mental health services. I am also very pleased to hear that you are doing so well and have recovered from your mental and physical health issues.

I will also ensure that the feedback is shared with the Clinical Director of Inverclyde HSCP to pass to the GP Practices in Greenock Health and Care Centre.

I am sure your post will inspire positivity and hope in others.

Regards

Anne

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Response from Lesley Kay, Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs, Scottish Ambulance Service 3 years ago
Lesley Kay
Patient Experience Team Leader, Corporate Affairs,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 28/09/2022 at 14:39
Published on Care Opinion at 14:39

Dear Fairydust

Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch through Care Opinion to let us know about your experience, it really sounds like you have had a very difficult 2 years and I am really sorry to read all you have gone through.

I am however really happy to hear all the positive feedback you have given for everyone involved in your care, it really sounds as though everyone has made a difference which is so nice.

I wish you all the very best in all your treatments and wish for much better times ahead for you.

All the very best

Lesley

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Response from Kevin Torbet, Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement, NHSGGC 3 years ago
Kevin Torbet
Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement,
NHSGGC

Submitted on 03/10/2022 at 12:47
Published on Care Opinion at 12:47

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Dear Fairydust

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback in regards to your experience of using our Mental Health Services and your GP Practice.

I was relieved to hear you have felt supported and have been provided with advice by our staff in what must have been a very difficult period in your life.

I can see from my colleague Anne's comments above she has already passed your kind words on to your GP Practice so thank you. This means so much to the staff involved.

I hope you continue to get the help and support from the service you may need in the future.

Kind regards

Kevin

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Response from Karen Haldane, Executive Officer, Your Voice Inverclyde Community Care Forum, Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership 3 years ago
Karen Haldane
Executive Officer, Your Voice Inverclyde Community Care Forum,
Inverclyde Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 18/10/2022 at 10:24
Published on Care Opinion at 10:43

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Dear Fairydust,

My name is Karen Haldane and I am the Executive Officer of Your Voice Inverclyde Community Care Forum. I thought you might be interested that Your Voice hold weekly evening Menopause Matters Drop-Ins across Inverclyde.

1st Thursday of the month - Greenock Central Libraries 5-6:30pm

2nd Monday of the month - Port Glasgow Library 5-6:30pm

3rd Monday of the month - Gourock Library 5-6:30pm

You will be welcomed into a relaxed and safe environment. You can share your personal experiences or listen to others share their story or simply come along to have a general chat. If you wish, you can contact Your Voice to be added to the mailing list for updates and future women's events at enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk or call us on: 01475 728628.

Best wishes

Karen

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