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1 day 1 hour ago #304245 by W.
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Hello,
I have had NHS therapy for a mental health condition many times in the past, but for the last six years I have been seeing a private therapist (most weeks) as the NHS was not able to provide the ongoing sessions I need in order to manage. My therapist offers support (via email or WhatsApp or phone) with following her advice outside of sessions (less than 3.5hrs a week usually and not usually most days). I would not be able to maintain my level of recovery without this.
I also attend an online support group every week.
Could anyone tell me if this counts in the 'Managing Therapy' section?
Many thanks,
wx
I have had NHS therapy for a mental health condition many times in the past, but for the last six years I have been seeing a private therapist (most weeks) as the NHS was not able to provide the ongoing sessions I need in order to manage. My therapist offers support (via email or WhatsApp or phone) with following her advice outside of sessions (less than 3.5hrs a week usually and not usually most days). I would not be able to maintain my level of recovery without this.
I also attend an online support group every week.
Could anyone tell me if this counts in the 'Managing Therapy' section?
Many thanks,
wx
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21 hours 44 minutes ago #304261 by Gary
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Hi W.
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
Managing therapy means undertaking therapy, where a failure to do so is likely to result in a deterioration in your health. The activity considers the amount of time each week that you need support from another person to be able to manage the therapy (but excludes any therapy time where you do not need such support. In adding up the hours of support you need each week, it does not matter if you only need such support on a minority of days.
The therapy needs to be undertaken at home and needs to have been prescribed or recommended by a registered doctor, nurse or pharmacist or a health professional regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.
Managing therapy means undertaking therapy, where a failure to do so is likely to result in a deterioration in your health. The activity considers the amount of time each week that you need support from another person to be able to manage the therapy (but excludes any therapy time where you do not need such support. In adding up the hours of support you need each week, it does not matter if you only need such support on a minority of days.
The therapy needs to be undertaken at home and needs to have been prescribed or recommended by a registered doctor, nurse or pharmacist or a health professional regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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