Hello,
I am seeking advice on my current situation.
I was detained for 3 years as an adolescent under numerous Section 3s between 2013-2017. Despite this invasive and extensive input, I have had no Section 117 aftercare since, despite asking for support more times than I can count. Along the way, my diagnostic information has been lost with my records currently only showing an allergy as my diagnosis.
I have now complained to my LA and ICB, however I am yet to receive support or a response despite complaining in October 25.
The LA have however confirmed I am entitled to S117 and was never discharged from it, and can’t seem to work out why this support hasn’t been given. It has been 9 years of my life that have been impacted by the trauma from hospital and lack of meaningful support. In that time, I’ve been unwell and asked for support from more systems than I can count- 8 GPs, 3 NHS Trusts, 3 Local Authorities, 20+ solicitors and a stupid amount of phone calls to the Ombudsman, CLA, Citizens Advice and advocacy services.
I am still without any meaningful support, any acknowledgement of the enormity of this failing and just feeling so beaten down by the system that is meant to help. I keep thinking if I knew how much of an affect this would have on me trying to live a healthy life post hospitalisation (as a minor) then I wouldn’t have let myself get sectioned. This is the crux of the issue- I did not choose to be sectioned and have my rights stripped from me, and I did not forsee the complete ineptness of the system.
I would like your advice on what to do from here? Has anyone else navigated such treatment, or lack thereof and how can I get accountability and some f***ing therapy?
Thank you