tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post4171631966929127354..comments2023-04-13T04:38:45.265-04:00Comments on Going Mental: Sending out an SMSNectarinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957078633582883380noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post-58746844183003368292013-09-22T07:15:13.981-04:002013-09-22T07:15:13.981-04:00hi
as someone who probably falls in ti the same hi...hi<br />as someone who probably falls in ti the same high risk category at time i too have been supported by text as thuis was the only way i felt safe with contact. the care co-ordinator and community team were happy to do this and it more or less worked . importantly it meant i didnt turn my phone off as usual which then prevents me accessing help in crisis/ alerting others/getting support/ family keeping in touch and me being out of sight.<br /><br />However while this team happy to do so as met my needs the crisis team for the very same area and trust (inner london) refused to do this as it 'wasnt their policy'. Same Trust differnet approach and the reason why crisis services in this area are so heaviliy criticiesed as not meeting the needs of distressed clients. As someone who didnt give access to them on the doorstep then this would have been a safe alternative and already assessed as such by a team who knew me. Was seen by me and others inc their colleagues as a ounitive measure as would not let them in. This is why Camden has highest suicide rates in the country as in crisis you are expected to fit in with what they offer or have no support at all. So many opt for no support.<br /><br />Interestingly myself and others had been legally advised by a QC that text messaging as described in the blog and with me is reasonable adjustment for disability under the Equality Act and thats how it should be seen. That is the starting point for assessing risk against. <br /><br />So glad you took initiative and shows that client felt listened to and managed to make wise choices while limiting the risk. It will have preserved important therapeutic relationships. More MH workers should do thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474052158197510019.post-61450921495365900132013-06-28T20:08:37.360-04:002013-06-28T20:08:37.360-04:00Awesome! Thanks for sharing and happy weekending....Awesome! Thanks for sharing and happy weekending.Blubtrflygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513178415945991947noreply@blogger.com