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I hope i've put this in the right forum, but yeah.

 

Basically, i'm off to the Maudsley behaviour and genetics clinic in a couple of days. I'm going there to be tested for Asperger's syndrome. I'm not sure what to expect as i can find very limited information on it, and only a couple of case studies. I have a leaflet with a very brief summary of what'll be asked, but it says the appointment could take several hours, or maybe all day.

 

So has anyone been to Maudsley for this reason? And if you have, what went on during your appointment?

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Here's a bit of info : http://www.national.slam.nhs.uk/services/adult-services/bgc/

 

Here's what services they provide : http://www.slam.nhs.uk/service-finder.aspx?SiteLocation=Maudsley%20Hospital

 

Here's a timeline that tends to rant a lot about its uniqueness and excellence lol :P from been the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world dating back too 1247 been returned to London council and been reopened in 1923 to coining the word bedlam from the old name for the hospital which was Bethlehem and Bedlam was used in Shakespeare plays as a word denoting confusion and turmoil.

After the fire of London (1666) which swept through the city of London inside the old Roman wall the hospital was reopened as "the new Bethlehem" in 1676 when it was reopened.

 

in 1770 Bethlehem was the only public institution for those with mental disorders it also had a groovy slogan ("

Aversos Compono Animos ") translating too "I bring relief to a troubled mind".

The name maudlsey came from Dr

Henry Maudsley

an eminent psychiatrist, whom urged the London City Council to establish a "fitly equipped hospital for mental diseases".

Then 1915 the war office takes control of the place and then London city council dont get it back until 1923 then in 1930 it was relocated too

Beckenham where it is today.In

 

​In 1948 Nhs formed providing free health care for everyone at the point of delivery

1999 -

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) was formed following the reconfiguration of community and mental health services in south east London.

 

2008- They close their medium secure unit at Cane hill Close although most had already been closed in 1992

2011-The Maudsley part of the name is internationally recognised for excellence in research, treatment and teaching in mental health care.

Heres the information on its history http://www.slam.nhs.uk/about-us/history.aspx?selcat=4638&page=1&showcat=4638&selattr=&selattrs=4875%2c4874&item=

 

Ok so I guess that tells you what they do and the history but after a ciggarette and a coffee I'll see if i can find anything else about them

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Bedlam Insane Asylum

We all know the word bedlam refers to a state of utter madness but do you really know the origins of the word? Bedlam originally referred to the notorious insane asylum which opened its doors (as a priory, St. Mary of Bethlehem) in thirteenth centuryLondon. Without a doubt it was a place where chaos and madness were the norm. One can almost imagine the sound of clinking chains mixed in with the rants and raves of hopeless lunatics left to the devices of keepers ill prepared to provide the comfort and care we now know an individual clutched in the throws of mental illness requires. So bedlam meaning "a scene or state of uproar and confusion" (according to the online dictionary Dictionary.com) came into contemporary vernacular through a circuitous path whose origin lie in the mispronunciation of the word Bethlem..

 

and more information can be found here http://www.squidoo.com/bedlam-insane-asylum

More information on the 21st century and the hospital

"

21st century

In 1999, Bethlem Royal Hospital became part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust ("SLaM"), along with the Maudsley Hospital in Camberwell.

In 2001 SLaM sought planning permission for an expanded Medium Secure Unit in 2001 and extensive further works to improve security, much of which would be on Metropolitan Open Land. Local residents groups organised mass meetings to oppose the application, with accusations that it was unfair most patients could be from inner London areas and therefore not locals and that drug use was rife in and around the Hospital. Bromley Council eventually refused the application, with Croydon Council also objecting. However the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister overturned the decision to refuse in 2003, and development started.

The new 89-bed, £33.5m unit (River House) opened in February 2008.[10] It is the most significant development on the site since the hospital was formally opened at Monks Orchard in 1930.[11]River House represents a major improvement in the quality of local NHS care for people with mental health problems. The unit provides care for people who were previously being treated in hospitals as far as 200 miles away from their families because of the historic shortage of medium secure beds in South-east London. This, in turn, was intended to help the NHS to manage people's progress through care and treatment more effectively.

The Hospital Trust still owns land throughout England, often left to it as a bequest. It owns a lease in Piccadilly for which it has paid the same peppercorn rent for over 200 years. This property is let out to shops and a hotel, which contributes to funding."

 

 

he hospital includes a range of specialist services such as the National Psychosis Unit.

Other services on the hospital include the Bethlem Adolescent Unit which provides care and treatment for young people aged 12 – 18 from across the UK. A virtual tour of the unit is available on the SLaM website.[12]

 

The hospital also has an occupational therapy department, which has its own art gallery displaying work of current patients, and a number of noted artists have been past patients at the hospital over the years.[13] Several examples of their work can be found in the Bethlem museum.

Which is from my favorite unreliable source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethlem_Royal_Hospital

 

So to be honest mate ......Dont worry there not medival practitioners and human rights gave them not the right to experiment on you and we now have ethical codes of conduct like the right to withdraw :)

There most likely just gonna ask you some questions and get to know you :)

 

So chill :) its gonna be fine :)

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Thanks for the reply guise. Went for my appointment and that on wednesday.

 

It was quite a good process really. The day started with a brief wait (cause someone had knocked the phoneline so they didn't know i was here.)

After that i was seen by a team of specialists. I had brought my family with me so they split me away from my family to ask us some questions.

The questions took about two and a bit hours, and was very well structured. They covered traits of Asperger's Syndrome, and they also covered Depression, Anxiety, OCD and ADHD on top of that. They also looked for Agoraphobia as well.

 

After that, we had a break. Then we got to see the team leader briefly while she asked us a few more questions and allowed us to speak freely. Then we had a short break. After that was a blood test, and then we went back in to hear the diagnosis.

 

I did get diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, as well as depression, Agoraphobia, and Anxiety. Then they ran me through the best course of treatment for me, which is gonna be Cognitive behavoural therapy. We decided that i should do it locally, 'cause of the shorter waiting lists. I also opted in for Neuropshychological tests.

 

So yeah, wasn't as scary as i thought it'd be, and for anyone else thats going, theres no need to fear! :D

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Thanks for letting us know :)

 

Do you feel that now the docs know what your problems or issues are that you'll be able to get more out of life?

 

Best wishes

 

Darkshine

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Thanks for letting us know :)

 

Do you feel that now the docs know what your problems or issues are that you'll be able to get more out of life?

 

Best wishes

 

Darkshine

 

I'm not too sure really, i think its too early to tell. From all the help i've been told i can recieve, i feel like i can start taking steps in the right direction to get my life back on track. I just have to go to the GP to get the ball rolling. But i've gotta wait 'til monday before i can even set up an appointment (they're not accepting appointments in advance for some reason)

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