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"Invaluable Service"

About: Thurrock IPS Employment Service

(as a staff member posting for a patient/service user),

I was referred to IPS in Aug and I found the service I received invaluable as my case worker JD was very patient and understanding and showed me great empathy when I was finding life in work very difficult. During the later part of the year when my previous job got totally unbearable it was very reassuring knowing I had them at the end of the phone to help me rationalise what I was going through.

JD supported me the entire time without judgment especially when things became very stressful.

I feel that IPS were able to offer an holistic approach when I most needed it and it has enabled me to move forward positively from the position I found myself in when I was first referred to them.

I am now in a new job, having left the previous one which was the cause of needing additional support, and I can say that I am extremely grateful for all the assistance I received from my case worker JD as she persevered with me even when I was being difficult or when I was struggling emotionally.

JD was always willing to listen and offered hope even in the darkest places I found myself she was able to encourage me to find the way through and because of that I am now a better person and in a better place and looking forward to the future.

Thank You and with the greatest respect, I sincerely hope this service continues to support people like myself who suffer with mental illness and can generally manage life well until we don't. I am indebted to JD and IPS for making myself and family happier and more content and resilient.

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Response from Stephen Eldred, Team Lead, Thurrock IPS Employment Service, Inclusion 14 months ago
Stephen Eldred
Team Lead, Thurrock IPS Employment Service,
Inclusion

Manage a team of Employment Specialists

Submitted on 23/02/2023 at 07:33
Published on Care Opinion at 07:33


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Thank you for taking the time to post your comments about Inclusion Thurrock IPS Employment Service on the Care Opinion website.

It was pleasing to note that your experience of our service has been very positive in that your Employment Specialist has been able to provide the right support to help you retain your job but also to help you find another job. The outcome of this was it has had a very positive effect on your mental health and general wellbeing, leaving you and your family " happier and more content and resilient".

We wish every success in your future endeavours.

Please be advised your positive comments relating to our service will be shared with the team.

Thank you

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