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Care of my husband and me his carer

Posted By controlleryh63

"Care of my husband and me his carer"

About: Omagh Primary Care Complex / Adult Mental Health Services

(as a service user),

My husband was diagnosed with mixed dementia a few years ago in his mid 60s. Despite having no appointed social worker due to staff shortages the team have always responded to my queries immediately and professionally. Not only do they look after him but also show concern and care for my wellbeing and provide us both with the support and information vital to us. Allison and her team treat my husband and myself with great respect which is sometimes hard to find for carers and dementia sufferers.

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Response from Claire Maguire, Team Manager Community Mental Health Team, Community Mental Health Team for Older People (Southern Sector), Western Health & Social Care Trust last week
Claire Maguire
Team Manager Community Mental Health Team, Community Mental Health Team for Older People (Southern Sector),
Western Health & Social Care Trust

I manage Older People's Mental Health Services in the southern sector of the WHSCT.

Submitted on 07/10/2024 at 16:20
Published on Care Opinion at 16:20

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Dear controlleryh63, my name is Claire Maguire and I am the Team Manager of the Community Mental Health Team for Older People.

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share this positive feedback.

Approach and communication are vital in the caring profession, not only to ensure that all your husband’s care needs are met, but also that your needs as a family are being met. I am delighted to hear that you receive expert advice and support in a timely manner from our service.

This post will be shared with the team, which they will be delighted to receive.

Your feedback is very welcome to ensure safe, effective, compassionate and well led care is delivered.

Kind regards

Claire

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