Experiences of PTSD and ADHD support on Wirral

This is a report by Healthwatch Wirral. The project looks at mental health - PTSD - in the local area.

Healthwatch Wirral were contacted by local organisation Sole Survivor PTSD Support CIC for advice regarding around the route to accessing a formal diagnosis for PTSD from General Practice.

There was an initial focus group titled “Issues to Getting a PTSD Diagnosis” held at the Birkenhead Peer Support Meeting, which was attended by 15 clients where the question was put to them. 

Most of the clients across the geographical area that Sole Survivor conduct their Peer Support Groups were having difficulty attaining referrals for assessments for PTSD, and were often prescribed medication for depression and anxiety, while the root cause of the issue, which in most cases was undiagnosed trauma, was left untreated.

Members of the Support Group expressed that there was a feeling that the only option being offered presently from General Practice was a referral or to self-refer through to Talking Together Wirral for general CBT based counselling, if that was offered at all.

There are no recommendations in this report.

There are no follow up actions in this report.