https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerset-talking-therapies/?problem=long-term-health-coniditons https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somer...-behavioural-therapy-for-long-term-conditions
The on1y specia1ist 'CFS/ME' service in Somerset is in We11s and has never accepted severe ME/CFS patients (even with the updated NICE guide1ines), so they are basica11y c1ue1ess as to what ME is. They a1so misunderstand what 'moderate' ME equates to as they 1ocated the service in a part of Somerset that is not easy to get to with few pub1ic transport 1inks. Even in a car it wou1d take up to 2 hours for many Somerset residents to drive to and wou1d be impossib1e on pub1ic transport for most patients (as it's not centra1).
Just who is paid to write this rubbish M U S is not a condition it is simply a lack of proper investigation and diagnosis. Also a lack of actual knowledge where are the bright and enquiring minds within the medical profession demanding far more research into basic human physiology . Oh yes it is just an industry full of people who are only there for the money.
It makes me so angry that they call CBT evidence based, imagine if they called homoeopathy or crystal healing based upon subjective outcomes in open label studies, evidence based. I bet skeptics like Ben Goldacre would be all over it, tearing it apart, but not for their precious CBT.
It's IAPT code for a therapist who has undergone a year of 'specia1ist' IAPT CBT post grad training (usua11y a graduate psycho1ogist, but in the ear1y days they pushed their person centred counse11ors to 'transition' to being CBT ones). Most patients in IAPT are seen by 'We11being Practitioners', which are usua11y young psycho1ogy graduates without any forma1 counse11ing training. What an honour for 'MUS' patients to be seen by those with specia1ist training....
https://wellbeingsouthsomerset.org/category/fibromyalgia-me-and-cfs/ Bath Outpatient Fibromyalgia Self Management Programme (FSMP) An outpatient hospital-based interactive exercise and education group programme aimed at encouraging self-management of FMS. Please note you must have a clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia. For referral advice please contact Julie Russell or Sandi Derham. This service accepts only GP referrals. We offer support in following evidence-based self-management strategies to manage fatigue and other symptoms of CFS/ME. We occasionally run support sessions for carers/supporters. Most people who attend this service have noticed that their symptoms and confidence in managing their condition improves. Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath. CFSME@sompar.nhs.uk julierussell@rnhrd.nhs.uk sandi.derham@rnhrd.nhs.uk 01225 473416 ext 252 http://www.rnhrd.nhs.uk/page/94
We anticipate that 2 sessions per month will be provided to the ME/CFS Service https://www.somersetlmc.co.uk/jobs/view/18406 GP with Special interest in Post Covid19 Syndrome and ME/CFS – Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS Service Back to the Jobs list Views: 352 Listed from: 13/04/2022 Closing date: 20/05/2022 Contact email: lorraine.perry@somersetft.nhs.uk Contact phone: 07585795446 Organisation: Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS Service Location: Wells, Somerset Post code: BA5 1XL (View on a map) Salary: £260 per session GP- SPLIT POSITION SOMERSET POST COVID19 ASSESSMENT SERVICE & ME/CFS SERVICE Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Department: Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service & ME/CFS Service Location: Priory House, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1XL - Flexible. Currently the service operates remotely with majority of meetings/appointments held virtually or via telephone. Salary: 1 x session per week (£260.00 per session) Vacancy: 8 sessions per month. Some flexible working will be required as sessions will be split between the Post Covid19 Assessment Service and ME/CFS Service. We anticipate that 2 sessions per month will be provided to the ME/CFS Service The Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service is looking for an enthusiastic Registered GP to join an existing team conducting holistic assessments of people with suspected Post Covid19 Syndrome. You will join colleagues who have been working together for 12months, learning from each other, and developing the service in an integrated way for Somerset. The Somerset Post Covid19 Assessment Service MDT comprises a Service Lead, 3 x GPs with a special interest in Post Covid19, 2 x Occupational Therapists, 2 x Care Co-ordinators, 2 x Peer Support Group Facilitator. The Talking Therapies Lead for LTC a Consultant Neuropsychologist attend the fortnightly MDT to provide advice and guidance. The post holder will work closely with the MDT and assess people mainly on a remote basis. The team has developed integrated pathways to ensure people with Post Covid19 Syndrome are able to receive an assessment and management plan in a timely way. You will also work with colleagues from a variety of specialities to shape the new service as it continues to evolve. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the Post Covid19 Multi Disciplinary Team, working closely with clinicians from all stakeholders in Secondary Care, Community and Primary Care.
or life experience of people who have been ill (but then maybe that helps them to be good at believing in it)
Peer Support Group Facilitator Employer Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Location Wells Salary £28,407 to £34,581 per annum pro rata Closing date 8 Dec 2023 https://healthjobs.bmj.com/job/252777/peer-support-group-facilitator
