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Diary entries cover a variety of topics, some of which you may find triggering. These topics include self-harm, suicide and domestic violence.
28 Jan 2023
Q&A

Missy H

What services do you rely on most?

I would say the NHS and Royal Mail are the services that I use the most.

I am disabled I have autism and I have early onset osteoarthritis. Therefore the NHS is very important to me in terms of physiotherapy and pain medication and mental health help.

My children are clearly autistic but as yet undiagnosed I am currently awaiting assessments for them CAMHS. I have been told that the assessments may take up to 2 years until my children are seen.

2 years in a child's life is a hell of a long time it is disgusting that there is not enough help available out there for children with mental health issues in the UK.

Therefore I think there could be improvements within the mental health sector of the NHS, however the government are failing the NHS as they need so much more funding and so many more staff. I am sickened at some of the stories I've heard regarding the NHS from people who work for the NHS it is heart breaking for the staff to see people in need of help and not being able to help them.

In terms of Royal Mail I rely on them for appointments being sent and other important letters. Again the government are letting this sector down these people are being worked to the bone with absolutely next to no pay. Something needs to be done.

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Changing Realities (2023), Missy H. https://changingrealities.org/e/ReiY2 (28 Jan 2023)
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