Graft survival rates

[Loopy-Lou]

er sadly not Anne, many of the mental health charities have sold people up the river, and others were using people from 'workfare' [forced to do unpaid work or face sanctions], some still are. Many also don't have the sort of support services which the heavily overloaded CAB offer; actual form filling, advocacy and representation. Problem is, everyone is at the trough making money out of others poverty, "back-to-work" programmes, services which the NHS are creatively opting out of, even food banks, and the charities hands are not lily white here. They can be subject to gagging clauses in their contracts if they receive any government funding, plus there's a culture of not wanting to rock the boat too much because those with power are not interested, they are dismantling the welfare state and social housing - and enjoying every minute of it.
The issues need to be directly raised with those in a position to help - those who write reports, which means clinicians need a letter, leaflet or a talk to attend to have the impact spelt out to them and what they can do to make a difference. Likewise service users need to know how best to ask for help, hence my suggestion that a CAB advisor talk to staff and patients alike.