Mental health is not the first thing you think of with a pandemic. However, Covid-19 has been affecting people but physically and mentally. It’s recently been discovered that poor mental health affects young people the most during the Coronavirus Pandemic. In a study by The Lancet (which you can read here, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(20)30308-4/fulltext#%20) it found that: […]
We have seen so many changes happening since Coronavirus arrived at the start of the year. However, all of these changes were made really quickly in response to a situation that was evolving constantly. It has often felt like we are waiting each day for another update from the government about what’s changing next and […]
Providing top-quality mental health services is top of our agenda at Health Connections Patient Transport Service. We set ourselves high standards on how we deliver care and we ensure we treat all our clients with dignity and respect. How do we deliver a high-quality mental health service? What we do, and how we do it […]
Mental health services are under increasing pressure. With more people suffering from mental health issues and serious mental illness, some services may struggle to deliver the high quality of care that is required. At Health Connections Patient Transport Service we work hard to ensure that all our clients receive high standards of care. To do […]
As with everything else happening at the moment, the Care Quality Commission has changed the way they operate during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is still important that we ensure our quality remains high and we are adhering to their regulations. But, what is the CQC and what do they do? Who are the CQC? […]
This may for some of us, feel like an exciting time. The gradual easing of lockdown means all the things we have been waiting for may soon happen. Like seeing family, friends, getting back to work and have some normal routines back. However, for some of us, this change could cause anxiety and affect our […]
It’s very obvious that COVID-19 is creating more than just physical symptoms. One of the feelings many of us are experiencing during the current pandemic is loneliness. We all knew straight away that lockdown was the way to keep everyone safe and well. However, in our efforts to save lives, we’ve had to put our […]
In 2015, the Mental Health Act Code of Practice called on mental health services to reduce restrictive interventions. At Health Connections Patient Transport Service the welfare of our clients is at the forefront of everything we do. Therefore in our Statement of Purpose, we are very clear: ‘We believe strongly in engagement and distraction as […]
Struggling with mental health problems is a common experience for many people. However, now more than ever, you might be feeling like your mental health is suffering. This could be for a number of reasons, anxiety about COVID-19, worries about financial implications or separation from family. However, if you’re a key worker you may find […]
How can the news affect your mental health? At the moment we seem to be consumed by news. However, this has an impact on our thinking, behaviour and emotions. Therefore, if you’ve started checking the news for updates about Coronavirus this could be negatively affecting your mental health. It’s important to strike a balance between […]
