Viper Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Bens Pead should have refered him a year ago after Guys recomended she did, but still no referal. Can I ring them myself and ask to see them? I really need to see someone ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted August 1, 2006 yes but it can take time where would u be going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marshmallow Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Have you rung Bens Pead or GP and talked to them and see if they can urgently refer you? Take care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Viper, I'm pretty sure your GP can refer you, but dont hold your breath for an appointment, sorry to put damper on it. Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamom Report post Posted August 1, 2006 My Gp refered us and it did not take too long about 2mnths but i know that you want an app like now!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted August 1, 2006 You can ring CAHMS yourself and ask if your son can be assessed as you are concerned for his safety and your families, explain that you would like an urgent assessment and that you are very concerned. I would still advise you to visit your GP and the NHSDIRECT Line could give you spersific numbers of cahms if you need them, but yes parents can ask for assessments espcially if the need is urgent. JsMum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks peoples, your a great bunch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizK Report post Posted August 1, 2006 CAMHS here won't see you without an appropriate referral. First contact whoever should have referred you a year ago and find out if they did and if they did not ask them to expedite it. If they did refer contact CAMHS to find out why you are waiting so long. You *shouldn't* have to wait for an ppointment for longer thatn 17 weeks so sounds like somethings gone astray somewhere along the lines Lx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Our Health Visitor helped get us bumped up the list when we needed an urgent appointment. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted August 1, 2006 CAMHS here won't see you without an appropriate referral. First contact whoever should have referred you a year ago and find out if they did and if they did not ask them to expedite it. If they did refer contact CAMHS to find out why you are waiting so long. You *shouldn't* have to wait for an ppointment for longer thatn 17 weeks so sounds like somethings gone astray somewhere along the lines Lx The whole story Liz, is that Bens Pead should have refered him around June 2005 at the request of the Guy's hospital team that assessed Ben. I recently went to see his Pead and she was very abrupt and told me I should get on to Guys to find out if they are going to finnish Bens DX process. I rung Guys and the upshot is that it is her (the pead) that should be doing something but hasn't. Guys have written to her to get her ar*e in gear. So here we are a year on still with no support or DX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamom Report post Posted August 1, 2006 She's the nasty one that had a right go at you the last visit. Wish i had some words of encourgagement for you Viper, maybe do what j's Mum said and ring them and tell them you are concerned for his safety and that of you families... You have been thru alot lately.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizC Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Hi we were referred through our gp. within 9mths he had a diagnosis of aspergers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizK Report post Posted August 1, 2006 The whole story Liz, is that Bens Pead should have refered him around June 2005 at the request of the Guy's hospital team that assessed Ben. I recently went to see his Pead and she was very abrupt and told me I should get on to Guys to find out if they are going to finnish Bens DX process. I rung Guys and the upshot is that it is her (the pead) that should be doing something but hasn't. Guys have written to her to get her ar*e in gear. So here we are a year on still with no support or DX. <'> Sounds like you are going round in circles. How frustrating. I think I would be on the phone every few days chasing up both parties to make sure the relevant letters are sent poste haste. Your GP may be able to make a separate referral too though CAMHS wouldn't have immediate access to info from paeds (though they can request it) which might slow things up possibly??? Lx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted August 2, 2006 well i would push Guys have to say cos they at the top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 2, 2006 REECE WAS REFERED ABOUT A YR AGO BUT THEY HAD NO STAFF SO KEPT GETTING FOBBED OFF THEN WE HAD 2 SEE P CAMHS WHO R A FILTERING SERVICE WHICH THEY HAV JUST SET UP 2 MAKE SURE THEY REALLY NEED TO BE SEEN AT CAMHS HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE GOING ON THE LIST IN AUGUST!!!! GOOD LUCK HOPE YOU GET THERE EASIER THAN US Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
