Post by flobob on Dec 18, 2008 14:14:59 GMT
Hello
I picked up a leaflet in Boots recently which states:
So that is good news! Wish they'd had that policy when I needed counselling.
Thought I'd pass on the info here in case there is anyone in the mid Essex area reading. But the leaflet does say this is Government so could be happening in other areas too. Unfortunately I can't find anything about this on the internet. I'm not even sure if I do live in the mid Essex area, so don't know if it would affect me anyway. But I've filled in the reply form to "help shape how the new service is developed and delivered" - we'll see.
I picked up a leaflet in Boots recently which states:
"If you are currently taking pills, for depression and/or an anxiety disorder, but would prefer an alternative form of treatment such as a talking therapy - help is just around the corner. You may have heard that the Government is investing large amounts of money to develop new local psychological therapy services to be accessed in community settings such as GP surgeries and clinics.
In mid Essex, over the next 3 years, 40 therapists will be trained to offer psychological therapies to the local population. One of the aims of the new service is to ensure that no-one has to wait more than 28 days to start treatment.
NHS Mid Essex is currently working with your GP practice to develop these new services which will be available from April 2009."
So that is good news! Wish they'd had that policy when I needed counselling.
Thought I'd pass on the info here in case there is anyone in the mid Essex area reading. But the leaflet does say this is Government so could be happening in other areas too. Unfortunately I can't find anything about this on the internet. I'm not even sure if I do live in the mid Essex area, so don't know if it would affect me anyway. But I've filled in the reply form to "help shape how the new service is developed and delivered" - we'll see.
