Somerset NHS: Long term Health conditions (incl MUS)

Sly Saint

Sly Saint

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Talking Therapies – Somerset IAPT work with the following conditions:

Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) conditions which include: fibromyalgia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerset-talking-therapies/?problem=long-term-health-coniditons

High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Long Term Conditions (HI CBT LTC) has been developed to help patients whose mental health problems like depression and anxiety are closely linked to ongoing long term physical health problems. HI CBT therapists have been trained in nationally approved LTC training that was designed to improve understanding and improve CBT delivery to people with diabetes, COPD, medically unexplained problems, non-epileptic seizures, chronic pain, and Fibromyalgia/CFS.

HI CBT LTC is an evidence-based therapy approach that is focused on helping patients better understand the links between their physical and mental health. This approach helps patients to identify obstacles for progress and work on developing skills to overcome these and exploring possibilities for change and growth alongside living with long term conditions. Psycho-education about their mental and physical health problems can help to understand what we have learned in recent years about managing long terms conditions and also can install hope in patients that change is possible.
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https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somer...-behavioural-therapy-for-long-term-conditions
 
Sly Saint said:
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
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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.
 
Sean said:
High Intensity

Yeah, that is just what ME patients need. :facepalm:
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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....
 
Sean said:
High Intensity

Yeah, that is just what ME patients need. :facepalm:
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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
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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.
 
Simbindi said:
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....
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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

This is a new and exciting opportunity for the development of a peer support group coordinator/facilitator within the Somerset Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service (ME/CFS).

As part of the ME/CFS service, we are keen to develop support groups across the county for people referred to the service. The focus of the groups is to facilitate peer support related to the impact of living with this condition.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating all aspects of the online group work including enquiries, session preparation, group delivery, documentation and advice re: guided self help and signposting as appropriate. They post holder will be expected to work flexibly with some out of hours working to facilitate group sessions.
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https://healthjobs.bmj.com/job/252777/peer-support-group-facilitator
 
alktipping said:
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.
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Well put!
 
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