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"Things have changed for the better"

About: Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust / Inpatient mental health care

Posted by Closer730 (as the patient),

4 years ago I was admitted to Ridge Lee Hospital almost 10 years to the date I had previously been admitted.

Things have changed for the better- staff and other patients were much less homophobic and my long term partner was made to feel welcome and was involved in all decisions about my care.

I also received good after care from the home treatment team in terms of picking up my life again after a 6 month stay in hospital.

One final comment, never overlook the impact occupational therapists have on the ward in terms of structure and distraction.

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Response from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust on 06/05/2010 at 10:00

Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback. We are continuing to work with service user volunteers and staff to improve the quality of service at Ridge Lea. I have forwarded your comments to both the team at Ridge Lea and the Home Treatment Team, who are both appreciative of your comments.