Posted by JahL on March 19, 2006, at 20:45:59
In reply to Calling UK people - how long wait for pdoc on NHS?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 14, 2006, at 11:41:46
>Hi!
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> I was wondering how long people have had to wait for a pdoc referral after their GP referred them??Unfortunately standard wait is anything between 2 and 4 months. Criminal, in the same way Heroin addicts can be waiting up to 12 months for Methadone treatment.
If your psychiatrist then suggests you need to see a psychotherapist (not my favourite people but anyway...) - well, you're looking at another 3 month wait minimum.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
> I wish mental health was more of a priority on the NHS.
Have a look at this BBC video clip - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/default.stm - bottom right. The NHS head of Mental Health gets weighed into! The clip confirms your fears - Mental Health services are being CUT as we speak.
I wish I had a more fashionable illness, one that receives (positive) media attention and attracts fundraising...
24 hours to save the NHS? Yeah, right.
Good luck.
J.
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