Posted by NikkiT2 on May 3, 2003, at 12:51:27
In reply to Re: lost my therapist :(, posted by Dinah on May 2, 2003, at 19:43:58
There are very few in the NHS, which is the huge problem. And very few of them specialise in CBT which is what I have been receiving. Its a huge problem for everyone, which is why so few people actually get to see one.. so many people I know end up having to pay, which is OK if you have the money, but when alot fo those in most need can't work it is a serious flaw in the system. In my opinion the US is still way ahead in its views on mental health.
But its like that for so much of the NHS.. I need nerve conduction tests done.. I saw the surgeon last week and he said that the waiting list for the test in 9 months!! Luckily Mum has offered to pay for me to go private so I am having the tests next week!
My mum had to have a radical mastectomy 10 years ago when she has pretty severe breast cancer. She didn;t want more surgery at the time, but decided 6 years ago when we lost dad that she would the reconstruction.. she waited 3 years for her first surgery, which they totally screwed up and she got MRSA, and then a further 18 months to have that curgery corrected. She's now on a 2 year waiting list to have her nipple re-built. It really is a joke.. but, atleast its free and we can have virtually any surgery we want for no real cost (we do pay through taxes and National Insurance)Sorry - rant over!!! been a bad week for me NHS wise!
Nikki x
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