A Mental Health Social Worker - All Comments

re: the Mental Health Tribunal

Zander — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:42:14 GMT

Yeah there is plenty to meet my NOS in ward rounds and a lot of the other areas where I can fully participate on behalf of the client. Main difference is learning not to work in in the individuals best interests but in the interests of the clients expressed wishes. That's where issues with the NOS and COP can be tricky. All the tribunals I have been too no matter the outcome always seem to end with the service user feeling rather uncomfortable. Whilst as IMHA we have no real role in tribunals or participation, just one of moral support.

re: the Mental Health Tribunal

lizzer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:18:59 GMT

thanks for your comment, your placement sounds interesting, is there enough work for you to meet your NOS?

what do you think of the tribunals you have been to?

re: the Mental Health Tribunal

Zander — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:16:06 GMT

Hi,

I found this an interesting read. I'm a social work student on placement as a Independent Mental Health Advocate. I truly understand and empathise about even the best intentions within this process can make it dis-empowering for the service user. Usually at mental health review tribunals my role is one of mainly supporting the client in the process and preparing them for it.

re: anti oppressive practice or not advertising who we are

lizzer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:51:02 GMT

that's a very good point cb and one i had not thought of, thank you.

re: anti oppressive practice or not advertising who we are

cb — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:24:14 GMT

I never wear my ID badge. I carry it at all times but we were told ages ago at a workshop I went to about personal security that it was best not to advertise who we work for at all times.

re: translating

lizzer — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:08:27 GMT

i think its okay adra, but as i cannot read what i have translated i am not 100%. i gave the young person the information i had translated today so i am sure she will tell me if it does not make sense, and i will let you know.

re: translating

Adra — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:33:20 GMT

How good is the translation? I've seen online services like this before and the translations are not always great.

re: the tricky subject of insight or who is the delusional one.

simeon2 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:03 GMT

I think these must be very difficult decisions to make - i think if I was in your position I'd try to take the same approach

re: the birth of my blog....

cb — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:26:35 GMT

Good luck with the blog!

re: the birth of my blog....

simeon2 — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:11:32 GMT

Hi lizzer

Great that you have joined the blogosphere! A good start and I hope to read more!

Simeon