There is no ‘backstory’ to ending of 2/care @NHSPracHealth other than (we’re told) - no budget. To remind, it was established following suicide of a psychiatry who also killed her baby and highlighted the barriers doctors have in accessing mental health care.
Due to stigma, lack of confidentiality and fear. ‘If you build it they will come’ ->32000 patients later, you’ve got better & most returned to work, safely. Many tell us we saved your lives. You tell us this publicly and privately & >90% say they would recommend our service.
It’s world renowned, multiple award winning, CQC rated outstanding and still after 15 years maintains its quality (and outcomes). We have led the way into research into physician health.
Largest cohort of doctors/dentists with addiction (>80% remain abstinent at 5 years f/u = best of more cohersive US PHP), & largest cohort of dr/dentists with bipolar disorder (and yes, they can work safely). We get >75% who are not at work at presentation back = >600/yr.
I am so proud of the 32000 doctors/dentists/nurses/paramedics/and others who have sort our help. Please support us now. But we will, and I promise, do everything we can to restore normal services. @lucyjwarner
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