They couldnt care less.

[jaders1000]

I had a recent mental health assessment at my house.The girl brought a trainee along with her and I opened the door to two.If she had read any notes on me she would know its not on.I was trying to get back on the support list as I am getting worse.I could not say the things of a more intense problem because the wee girl was there.It was a waste of time.The nurse said she would write to me.I spoke to her on the phone and said a few things.It took 3 or 4 calls to get my letter and i managed to get a copy of her report which told quite a few untruths and a lot of omissions.This has really floored me and I do not know what to do.I am not a complaining person by nature but this has put me right down.Has anybody ever complained about this kind of thing before,could do with the advice,cheers J

[fauxartist]

You have every right to challenge an assessment and ask for a more professional in office approach as having a child present was extremely unprofessional of them. That alone would warrant an investigation on their tactless approach asking you questions in front of a child. Find out who the department head and supervisor of these people are and write them a very diplomatic and straight forward letter of complaint and a request for another in office appointment. Keep it strictly business like and yet let them know the effect it had on you.

[jaders1000 in reply to fauxartist]

Thanks for your help will speak again,cheers J

[fauxartist in reply to jaders1000]

just do what your comfortable with.... but do ask for another assessment....

[kenster1]

when they bring a trainee it feels harder to open up.its hard enough for some folk opening up to one person never mind two.i think a trainee could come in but only after you have had a few sessions first and told well in advance so you can prepare.could you arrange for another appointment and have someone with you this time.

[jaders1000 in reply to kenster1]

Thats the problem I wont get any sessions because the assesment was for me to say look put me back on your support list I am at the end of my tether with no family or back up.When I read Her letter to my Doctor there was some blatant lies in it and she signed me off back to the doctor.The only way I have a chance of getting any meeting is to do as you say.I thank you for your time J

[kenster1]

again I reiterate the need to be soon much much more quicker.today I read a guy had contacted his local mental health team EIGHT times as he was so desperate for someone to help him in his time of need.sadly he never got that vital urgent support and he took his life leaving behind his wife and 4 young children.its just so sad to be ignored when your begging for help.

[Hidden in reply to kenster1]

I find trying to get help makes me a hundred times worse. It's dangerous to pretend there is help and then ignore people when they ask for it. Because it's like offering hope to someone who was hopeless and then ripping the hope away