From: Helen Brownlie, advocacy worker, 25% ME Group
Extra info from Helen:
---I am urgently seeking feedback regarding an inpatient facility in Leeds, possibly as part of the Leeds Clinic
This service is touting complete success, and extending its range to other parts of the country.
In order to help defend members of the 25% ME Group who are coming under pressure to be admitted there, I’d like to hear from any one who has experience, or relevant information to share.
Also posting this as a ‘heads up’ to you all.
I could do with feedback a.s.a.p.
Thanks,
Helen Brownlie, advocacy worker, 25% ME Group
Extra info from Helen:
It’s Ward 40, and they have 4 beds for patients in the Leeds area, and 4 national ones.
That’s only 8 beds - which is very little in comparison to the patient population - so methinks there is no clamour for them from patients and therefore the unit is on a crusade to get them filled. Unfortunately local authorities - and possibly medics - are buying it and this means pressure for patients, including denial of required home care on they basis they can be ‘rehabbed' if they go into the Leeds unit.
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E-mail replies to: helenb.25megroup@virginmedia.com
Also could cc main office: enquiry@25megroup.org
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