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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 14, 2006, at 11:41:46
Hi!
I was wondering how long people have had to wait for a pdoc referral after their GP referred them??
My GP told me he wrote a letter of referral to the mental health services, and well that was in November. So far, I have heard nothing. NOTHING.
Okay, I understand there is a certain hierarchy of needs, but this is a joke! I'm going back to my GP on Tuesday to see whats going on and to tell him I'm not doing too well either, but thats another story.
I wish mental health was more of a priority on the NHS. It seems that they spend more on treating verrucas than they do mental health.
Any advice??
Thanks.
Posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2006, at 20:33:55
In reply to Calling UK people - how long wait for pdoc on NHS?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 14, 2006, at 11:41:46
Does Deniseuk have her babblelight on? You could babblemail her. I think xbunny is from the uk too. And ED Do you want me to E-mail him. Love Jan
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 15, 2006, at 3:27:33
In reply to Re: Calling UK people - how long wait for pdoc on NHS? » Meri-Tuuli, posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2006, at 20:33:55
Hiya!!!
I was kinda hoping that some of the UK people would see my post, but hey. How are you???
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by xbunny on March 15, 2006, at 6:36:13
In reply to Calling UK people - how long wait for pdoc on NHS?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 14, 2006, at 11:41:46
Hiya!
> I was wondering how long people have had to wait for a pdoc referral after their GP referred them??
The very first time I was refered from my GP to the mental health services it took about 2 months to get an appt if I recall. I think its very variable, I just saw an NHS psychiatrist and he wanted to follow up with me as quickly as he could however that meant an appt in June (!) and I had to wait 6 months for this one! Before that I could usually see the psychiatrist with about 3 weeks notice just by asking the CPN. Oh how times have changed.
Sorry they are taking so long, what did the GP say?
Best regards Bunny
Posted by JahL on March 19, 2006, at 20:45:59
In reply to Calling UK people - how long wait for pdoc on NHS?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 14, 2006, at 11:41:46
>Hi!
>
> I was wondering how long people have had to wait for a pdoc referral after their GP referred them??Unfortunately standard wait is anything between 2 and 4 months. Criminal, in the same way Heroin addicts can be waiting up to 12 months for Methadone treatment.
If your psychiatrist then suggests you need to see a psychotherapist (not my favourite people but anyway...) - well, you're looking at another 3 month wait minimum.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
> I wish mental health was more of a priority on the NHS.
Have a look at this BBC video clip - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/default.stm - bottom right. The NHS head of Mental Health gets weighed into! The clip confirms your fears - Mental Health services are being CUT as we speak.
I wish I had a more fashionable illness, one that receives (positive) media attention and attracts fundraising...
24 hours to save the NHS? Yeah, right.
Good luck.
J.
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