Where the damn can I get help

Oh I thought there might’ve been something there that would help.

What do u think you’ll do next ?

don’t give up till you get the support you need apples, make sure you send the emails and pursue it, don’t let them fob you off anymore . I think you said you have housing issues - are you in a HMO ? Or on social housing list ?

I’m still not feeling ok - I did manage to go out for few hours but I’m back home in bed .

oh that sounds terrible and no wonder it’s affecting your MH, living in a house with drug addicts and alcoholics is not on at all, bad housing really has a massive impact on MH , mine isn’t good either but yours sounds worse with the issues you have to deal with .
I’ve been trying to get a council flat for years but they won’t even let me bid , I’ve been in the lowest band for 10 years .
That’s good that you won’t give up , seems like MH services have really been fobbing you off for too long. Keep me updated on what happens , if I can think of any other ways / organisations that you can contact I’ll let u know .

I know , private rental is unbelievable now , in my area a basic studio flat ( large room with cooking facilities in the corner and separate shower / toilet ) is £1400 +. Every time I look for another place I end up so frustrated , most of them won’t even consider someone on benefits.

I understand your frustration. I self referred to talking therapies in my area, but they said they only do short term interventions, so can't help me! I asked for a letter stating what they told me. Then got copy of letter they sent to GP saying they might now be able to refer me somewhere (don't know where!).

I currently pay £28 per weekly 50 minutes session for counselling with the UK Counselling Network. My counsellor is in her final year of study, which is why it is cheaper and our sessions are virtual. Maybe you could try them if your finances allow? They have been a Godsend for me, I would be in right state now if not for them. https://ukcounsellingnetwork.co.uk/

Hope this helps x

No problem @apples I was really disappointed with Talking Therapies here too, but they only seem to deal with low level short term issues.

I resent having to pay, but I needed the help and £28 is better than £100+ per hour for a fully qualified counsellor/psychiatrist. Mine is really great. I hope you get the help you need xx

these people are COMPLETELY useless - you know they did the exact same thing to me - said they tried to get in contact with me - I WAS ON A PSYCHIATRIC UNIT , literally 30 sec from CMHT office .
so they’ve finally responded to you and you have an appointment with a social worker, this is positive. I understand you’re angry and frustrated about it all but your perseverance has paid off.
I hope it goes ok with the social worker and keep as much communication via email so you have a paper trail of everything- these people never cease to amaze me with their lies and slander .
I wish I had your courage when dealing with these people.