Just A Rant

[nailit]

because it all so ridiculous.
I'm going through some personal issues at the mo, which I wont talk about on AB but went down my GP's at 2 oclock to try and make an afternoon appointment. Was told (as I thought I would) that I would have to ring. Got home 10 mins later, rang and was told that there are no appointments available...They could have told me this while I was there.
I then rang to speak to my 'cpn' at the mental health clinic that I'm currently under as I need some assistance/advice, only to be told that she had left. What The Funicular? No one had thought to inform me that someone who was supposed to be looking out for me had left? And no one to take her place? This at a time when I'm looking at having all my benefits stopped and potentially becoming homeless?
I'm not feeling sorry for myself, I just want to get well again and hopefully sometime in the future get a job, but sometimes the dice are loaded.

As I said, not a question, just a rant (and it feels good to get it of my chest)

[Mamyalynne]

A totally understandable rant, hope you can get something sorted before what you fear actually happens.

[Jackdaw33]

You mentioned the homelessness the other day. Obviously you know more than we do, but what makes you think that your benefits might be stopped?

[Patsy33]

This is so frustrating for you nailit. It must seem like nobody cares. Have you thought about getting in touch with your local MP? I'd hate to think you might lose your benefits and become homeless.

[nailit]

Spath, thanks for the link, had a speed read through it. The problem is the system. My actual GPs are great (as are most)...when you can get to see one. Getting past the secretarys is the hard part.

[Jackdaw33]

...also your local councillor. Some of them are surprisingly effective.

[Smowball]

So sorry to hear this, you know where I am xx

[nailit]

mamy, thanks for reply. Truth be known I'm getting suicidal.. Got no plans as such. I get more help off here than I do of the so called 'caring proffessions'

[nailit]

Jackdaw, just do some research into atos/maximus . The governments agents to get people off welfare.

[nailit]

Thanks Patsy, cant do nowt regards mp's just yet tho.
Smow, I know where you are thanks ;-) (I'll always appreciate ur texts etc when I was in the funny farm..)

[Mamyalynne]

As you say these agencies are set targets to get people off certain benefits with no real regard for personal circumstances - it's entirely a tick box exercise.

More worrying is the huge percentage of cases that go to appeal and then get overturned, how much are those months of investigations and panels employed at tribunals costing?

All that presupposes the person has the stamina to live through the long battle, by which time as you say they may well be out on the street.

[Jackdaw33]

I have read some horror stories about ATOS, such as double amputees being declared fit for work.

[mikey4444]

Nailit...sorry to here this. I would persevere with getting to see your GP. Anything we can help with....just ask !

[Patsy33]

It's just not right in a lot of cases. Heart breaking. So cruel. All about supposedly saving money..

[Barmaid]

If you are on the path to suicide I would suggest you contact your GP and seek an emergency appointment.

Else follow these links:-

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/#.Wm89WzfLjIU

https://turn2me.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAqbvTBRAPEiwANEkyCF_FCy_h_3SiwUAh81anwMItKgxer1PlLsQLgKE03aUUX8I-2SZH3RoC9VoQAvD_BwE

Also the Samaritans.

[nailit]

Spath, 6 yrs ago I was gobbing pills and booze like there was no tomorrow, I just wanted to die and not wake up. I ended up in A&E on one occasion and got to see a 'mental health' worker. I begged (and actually cried) for some help. A few minutes later a nurse bought me my clothes and told me that I was discharged. The mental health worker said that I was fit to go home. I came home and took an overdose and the cycle repeated itself....Its a sick joke.

[nailit]

Mikey, have you got my email m8?

[pixie374]

It's frustrating, nailit. They did start you on the right path- that worked well for a while. I would go back and see the GP too, wish you well with everything else too xx