January 11, 2017 2.17 pm
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Gareth Price: Experiencing a mental health crisis? Where to go for help…
It is estimated that one in four people will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lifetime. They can affect people from all walks of life – if you’re under stress, either at work or home, suffered a recent bereavement or struggling to cope with day-to-day life – all of these things…
It is estimated that one in four people will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lifetime.
They can affect people from all walks of life – if you’re under stress, either at work or home, suffered a recent bereavement or struggling to cope with day-to-day life – all of these things can impact on our mental health.
Having access to the right support at the right time is crucial to helping those experiencing a mental health crisis. These are people who may feel they are at breaking point, experiencing suicidal feelings, major depression, psychosis, mania, extreme anxiety or panic attacks.
It is essential that people experiencing mental health crisis receive the care and support they need as quickly as possible, in a place they can feel safe, supported by professionals who understand their needs.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) offers a number of services to assist people when they have become mentally unwell – ranging from counselling sessions all the way through to hospital admission.
People experiencing mental health problems for the very first time, should contact their GP initially, who will be able to point them in the right direction for help.
However, patients who are already known to LPFT services, can call the Trust’s Single Point of Access Contact Centre on 0303 123 4000, if they require further assistance.
Our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHT) were set up some 11 years ago and include a range of health professionals to assist people in their homes during an acute mental health crisis, aiming to avoid hospital admission.
They operate from bases in Lincoln, Louth, Boston and Grantham and provide intensive home support for around six weeks.
Treatment involves an initial assessment and plan of care, which can include various coping strategies, emotional support, medication management and help to identify early warning signs.
If a patient’s already in one of the trust’s mental health inpatient units, the team work closely with them to try and ensure early discharge and support them when they leave hospital and return home.
In addition to the Trust’s CRHT support, last year LPFT was awarded a portion of £15 million government funding to go towards providing alternative places of safety to support those people in mental health crisis.
Just over £405,000 will be spent on a psychiatric Clinical Decisions Unit based at the Peter Hodgkinson Centre in Lincoln.
Money will also go on a new Section 136 Suite for children and young people based at the Ash Villa inpatient unit in Sleaford – removing the need for young people in a mental health crisis who have committed no crime from being taken into police custody.
Thirdly, funds will go to providing a bespoke rapid response vehicle, allowing innovative street triage services across the county.
All of this will directly improve care for people when they are at their most vulnerable, enhancing Lincolnshire’s existing mental health crisis services for young people and adults, to offer faster and more appropriate support for people in their time of need.
Gareth Price is the Quality Improvement Lead for the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Division at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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January 11, 2017 2.17 pm
This story is over 66 months old
Gareth Price: Experiencing a mental health crisis? Where to go for help…
It is estimated that one in four people will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lifetime. They can affect people from all walks of life – if you’re under stress, either at work or home, suffered a recent bereavement or struggling to cope with day-to-day life – all of these things…
It is estimated that one in four people will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lifetime.
They can affect people from all walks of life – if you’re under stress, either at work or home, suffered a recent bereavement or struggling to cope with day-to-day life – all of these things can impact on our mental health.
Having access to the right support at the right time is crucial to helping those experiencing a mental health crisis. These are people who may feel they are at breaking point, experiencing suicidal feelings, major depression, psychosis, mania, extreme anxiety or panic attacks.
It is essential that people experiencing mental health crisis receive the care and support they need as quickly as possible, in a place they can feel safe, supported by professionals who understand their needs.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) offers a number of services to assist people when they have become mentally unwell – ranging from counselling sessions all the way through to hospital admission.
People experiencing mental health problems for the very first time, should contact their GP initially, who will be able to point them in the right direction for help.
However, patients who are already known to LPFT services, can call the Trust’s Single Point of Access Contact Centre on 0303 123 4000, if they require further assistance.
Our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHT) were set up some 11 years ago and include a range of health professionals to assist people in their homes during an acute mental health crisis, aiming to avoid hospital admission.
They operate from bases in Lincoln, Louth, Boston and Grantham and provide intensive home support for around six weeks.
Treatment involves an initial assessment and plan of care, which can include various coping strategies, emotional support, medication management and help to identify early warning signs.
If a patient’s already in one of the trust’s mental health inpatient units, the team work closely with them to try and ensure early discharge and support them when they leave hospital and return home.
In addition to the Trust’s CRHT support, last year LPFT was awarded a portion of £15 million government funding to go towards providing alternative places of safety to support those people in mental health crisis.
Just over £405,000 will be spent on a psychiatric Clinical Decisions Unit based at the Peter Hodgkinson Centre in Lincoln.
Money will also go on a new Section 136 Suite for children and young people based at the Ash Villa inpatient unit in Sleaford – removing the need for young people in a mental health crisis who have committed no crime from being taken into police custody.
Thirdly, funds will go to providing a bespoke rapid response vehicle, allowing innovative street triage services across the county.
All of this will directly improve care for people when they are at their most vulnerable, enhancing Lincolnshire’s existing mental health crisis services for young people and adults, to offer faster and more appropriate support for people in their time of need.
Gareth Price is the Quality Improvement Lead for the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Division at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
A seven-year-old girl from Immingham has raised more than £2,500 to help rebuild her local park after it was severely damaged in an arson attack earlier this year.
Elysia Shakespeare was really upset by the irreparable damage caused to the main climbing frame at Pilgrim Park, which was set ablaze by youngsters in an arson attack in April.
The park is one of Elysia’s favourite places to play and after the shocking attack she decided to try to help.
She organised a sponsored walk across the Humber Bridge and enlisted support from local post office staff to raise the sum, which has now been presented to the council.
The blazing fire at Pilgrim Park in April this year which destroyed the main climbing frame. | Screenshot: BBC Look North/BBC News hub
Lee Shakespeare, Elysia’s step-dad, speaking to Look North. | Screenshot: BBC Look North/BBC News Hub
Lee Shakespeare, Elysia’s step-dad, told BBC Look North that the council plan to replace some of the smaller apparatus first.
He said: “I’ve asked Elysia to jump online and come up with some drawings of ideas for what she actually wants to replace the old climbing frame area with.”
Elysia has suggested that she wants a “big” climbing frame, to start with.
Pilgrim park holds a special place in children’s hearts in Immingham, and it is hoped, with Elysia’s money, and other grants, the council will be able to make improvements for her, her friends and for subsequent generations.
A Lincoln care home resident had a day she’ll never forget after celebrating her 106th birthday by being served lunch by a butler in the buff.
Norah Shaw received close to 200 birthday cards after an appeal from Tennyson Wharf Care Home in Burton Waters.
As well as being served lunch by a buff butler provided by Butlers in the Buff, Norah also enjoyed a performance from her favourite singer Eleanor Mattley, as well as cake and wine.
Norah enjoyed chatting to her buff butler Ed. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding
The care home said: “Well, what an absolutely fantastic day for a truly special lady.
“We would just like to say a huge thank you to every single person who sent Norah birthday cards and presents. We are all so touched by the heartwarming kindness that has been shown. It really has been astonishing.
Norah even got a card from The Queen. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding
“Norah was blown away with the generosity and kindness so thank you to each and and every single person for being so amazing. It was so lovely to all be a part of seeing Norah enjoy them all.
“As you can see, Norah thoroughly enjoyed her butler in the buff surprise. The amazing kitchen supplied a wonderful afternoon tea which Ed, the butler served to Norah. What an experience that was for everyone involved.
Norah celebrating a birthday she will never forget! | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding
Staff enjoyed celebrating Norah’s birthday with her. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding
Norah also enjoyed a performance from her favourite singer – Eleanor Mattley. | Photo: Zoe Sheridon and Christine Harding
“We finished the day with a special performance from Norah’s all time favourite singer Eleanor Mattley Productions – Care Home Entertainment with prosecco and cake. The atmosphere was amazing as staff and residents joined together in song and dance for a truly magnificent afternoon.”