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Family member with schizophrenia

Posted By Blahblah

"Family member with schizophrenia"

About: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust / Older people's mental health

(as a relative),

A family member is in the grips again of a schizophrenic episode. At 72 and with diabetes, contact has been made with her GP and the 'crisis' team who discharged her years ago.

What exactly is the reason that mental health services (locally) seem to be so poor for my aunt?! 

Is there a lack of staff? Or lack of funds or both?!

The 'service' is not fit for purpose in this circumstance. There is a failure to safeguard a vulnerable elderly lady who has a history of being a risk to herself. 

I feel that it will take her to die before realises how ill see really is and then it will be too late.

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Response from KMPT 5 years ago
KMPT

Submitted on 09/05/2018 at 13:53
Published on Care Opinion at 14:16

Dear Blahblah, We are very sorry to hear that you and your family member have experienced a difficult time.


To discuss your concerns, and identify which area you live in and which team it is that you are dissatisfied with,
could you please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on pals@kmpt.nhs.uk or call 0800 783 9972.

Please mention that you are have been directed to them because of your Care Opinion post.

Thank you for giving feedback on your experience of services in your area.

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