Issues with mental health assessment

Jamesd49

Hi 

Over the last 8/10 years I have been seen by my local mental health team, I have been assessed a few times, all ways received different diagnosis, every time I went I would see a different nurse/consultant, no care plan was ever put in place, I would have the assessment then be sent back to my GP with no help. 

I was even banned from my local mental health team where they refused to help me, I was even banned from calling up the crisis team. I never got told why.

I got diagnosed with Autism a few years ago after I asked my doctor to refer me for an assessment. 

I have really been struggling with my mental health for the last few years, went to my doctors and they did nothing to help. 

I went to my doctors on Tuesday 1st March, I spoke to my doctor and he agreed to refer me for a new mental health assessment, I said I was concerned about the people at the mental health team who have seen me previously and if they would be seeing me again, due to how poorly they have treated me, we have had arguments previously, I said to my doctor that i felt a fresh assessment would be best. My doctor agreed. He rang the mental health team and referred me. Later the day I received a call from one of the nurses at the mental health team, it was a short call as I just hung up, she explained how it would be her or another nurse doing the assessment, both who I have seen before. She said it was down to my previous conduct, I tried to explain why I wanted a fresh assessment, she wouldn't even let me explain why, so I simply hung up. I did ring my doctor back, but I am still waiting to speak to him. 

On Saturday I received a letter from the mental health team nurse. I have edited the names and personal info out. 

"I am writing to you to offer you an opportunity to engage with Primary Care liaison your (Dr Name) contacted me on the 1st March 2022, and expressed concern regarding your mental state and potential risk to self. We had a very brief contact on the 1st Match, but you clearly stated that you were not willing to speak to myself or (name of second nurse) and wanted to speak to another clinician in the PCLs team. I explained to you that I believed it was not in your best interest to speak to other clinicians, myself and (name of second nurse) are very familiar with your case and know your history well. 

I am sorry that you feel I am "treating you unfairly" by ensuring that you only have contact with myself or (name of second nurse) however this decision has been made with the support of the senior management team in (name of town)

Myself and (name of second nurse) would be more than happy to offer you an assessment with our service. If you decide that you would like to engage with us, then please contact PCLs and I will arrange a suitable date and time"

When I was on the phone to the nurse she said something different about why she was blocking me from seeing anybody else, she said she wanted to control who I see because of previous issues I had, not the reason she claimed, the reason she wrote in the letter sounds a lot more professional than what she said to me on the phone. 

I am stuck on what I should do, I have not asked for mental health support from the NHS/local mental health team for about 2 years because they are so bad, I asked for help a week ago and wished I never bothered, I have been so stressed since Tuesday all because of this and the contact they had with me. 

Do I have any options on challenging this? 

How can somebody who I have not spoken to in two years tell me whats in my best interest? 

The only things I can think of is - speaking to my doctor again, speaking to the senior managers or making a complaint. 

I simply want for my feelings to be taken seriously, I want to be listened to and helped. 

Is that too much to ask for? 

Thanks James 

poppy123456

I don't understand why you've started another thread on the same subject. People have tried to help you on this thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/89408/issues-with-mental-health-assessment#latest

Jamesd49

poppy123456 said:

I don't understand why you've started another thread on the same subject. People have tried to help you on this thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/89408/issues-with-mental-health-assessment#latest

Nobody tried to help me, hence why I started a new thread. 

MarkM88

If you disagree with a decision based around your care, you challenge it through an official complaints procedure. I dont know what else you expect to hear. 

poppy123456

They have tried to help you. There's also no need to PM me telling me to jog on either. I have reported you.

MarkM88

Hpoppy123456 said:

 There's also no need to PM me telling me to jog on either. I have reported you.

That’s disgusting behaviour. 

woodbine

@poppy123456 such a shame when you try to help and get treated in that way !

janer1967

I've been silent  few days due to this poster other thread but think we all wasting our time trying to help 

All starting to make sense why !!!!!!!!!!

poppy123456

I think it’s shocking that this thread has remained open! 

Jamesd49

All of the above comments have been reported. None actually relevant to my issues. 

I have also received a very inappropriate message from a staff member which is unacceptable.   

I am simply asking for help with my issues, I had my previous thread which had no real help in it. 

I came here for support or help and instead just received abuse   

MarkM88

You asked how to challenge it, correct? 

I’ve explained to complain through their complaints procedure. 

Therefore you have been answered. 

We don’t have a magic wand I’m afraid. 

Jamesd49

MarkM88 said:

You asked how to challenge it, correct? 

I’ve explained to complain through their complaints procedure. 

Therefore you have been answered. 

We don’t have a magic wand I’m afraid. 

Not correct. 

MarkM88

It states in your original post - 

Jamesd49 said:. 

Do I have any options on challenging this? 

How can somebody who I have not spoken to in two years tell me whats in my best interest? 

The only things I can think of is - speaking to my doctor again, speaking to the senior managers or making a complaint. 

I simply want for my feelings to be taken seriously, I want to be listened to and helped. 

Is that too much to ask for? 

Thanks James 

You asked about challenging it. 

If that’s not correct, tell me exactly what you want to know? 

poppy123456

I've reported your most recent private message to me, which was received at 7.32pm.

poppy123456

Ok will you please stop sending me those messages!!!!!!

poppy123456

You really do need to stop it!! this is the 4th PM you have sent me now stop!!

MarkM88

That’s really disgusting, to keep sending abuse to @poppy123456 when she has done nothing wrong. 

Adrian_Scope

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