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Hichris1
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Hi there I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4 then again at 13 but I am being treated by the mental health act for shizophrenia does anyone out there know who I can call to discuss my diagnosis as I believe I'm being given the wrong treatment being injected with 500 clopixol fortnightly please help
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Hello @Hichris1 and welcome to the community.
With very few exceptions those being treated under the mental health act have the right of access an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) . You should make clear that you have a diagnosis of Autism as the local authority have a duty to ensure they have sufficient advocates who specialise in autism.
What I am not sure about is how you would request access to the IMHA service. If you can I would suggest calling the Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333 or email them at helpline@scope.org.uk if they don't know they are very good at finding out.
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