A service user perspective

A series of blogs for #CarersWeek

Friends, relatives and carers are currently not allowed to visit any of our inpatient units due to coronavirus infection control measures.

One current inpatient said “I’ve got someone who knows me well that I can talk to and call on. It’s hard but I don’t usually like anyone coming to the ward anyway. I am keeping in touch by phone and Facebook though.”

Sadly, some service users don’t identify anyone who is a close loved one or friend. While inpatients are on the ward our volunteers provide a listening ear.