http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9JuVOoj-rA
Penny's son had made a good recovery thanks to some excellent care
provided by an inpatient ward. But sadly, on being discharged, the
crisis teams turned him away, and he could not get help when he needed
it. Urgently. Tragically this cost Penny her son: he took his life.
Elizabeth's story
Elizabeth has first hand experience of the contrast in the quality of crisis care. Sadly, Elizabeth was so traumatised by the care she received as an inpatient she has vowed never to return. No matter how bad things get.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaPsAHIClhM
Talking about better crisis care in Parliament
MsLeftie, a crisis care champion, blogs about her experience of campaigning at our event.
On the fabulousness of Mind Charity and crisis care musings
JoJo, a crisis care champion, blogs about her experience of campaigning at our event, crisis plans, crisis houses and how Mind has helped her.
Why we need better crisis care
Mike blogs about his experience of crisis care before heading in to Parliament this afternoon to meet his MP.
Crisis care: when trust is broken
Nikki writes about two very different experiences and asks what patients should do when they're not treated with support and respect.
Good care needs good nurses
Zarathustra writes about the need for good nurses in acute care and the difference one personality can make to a ward.
The right help at the right time
Zoe asks why her local services are limited to office hours when a crisis can happen at any time.
Care doesn't need to be scary
A timely and supportive response to a person in crisis can make all the difference. As part of our acute and crisis care campaign, Krishna a current inpatient, writes about his passage through services.
What happened to my crisis care?
Sharon blogs about how she had to find her own support after being let down by local services.