Principle One ~
To embody a social model of health that accounts for all the health determinants that can affect individuals and communities (communities of interest and geographical communities) in the delivery of care and service.
Generic counselling is available in the Centre for Women’s Health, the Steve Retson Project, Family Planning and The Place, sexual health counselling in Genitourinary Medicine and psychosexual counselling in Family Planning. Sandyford works with colleagues in Primary Care to ensure good links between counselling services, and the development of mental health services that recognise the impact of gender and other social determinants.
A range of group work services are also available within various parts of Sandyford. These cover issues such as self-esteem and anxiety and depression, with some groups open to a particular group of users. For example, Sandyford provides space and support for a number of groups for people with learning disabilities.
Providing confidential counselling and support to address specific issues or longstanding distress:
Confidential counselling in Sandyford is available for specific issues and particular groups including young people; people with eating disorders; women who have experienced violence, gay men and lesbians.Generic counselling is available in the Centre for Women’s Health, the Steve Retson Project, Family Planning and The Place, sexual health counselling in Genitourinary Medicine and psychosexual counselling in Family Planning. Sandyford works with colleagues in Primary Care to ensure good links between counselling services, and the development of mental health services that recognise the impact of gender and other social determinants.
A range of group work services are also available within various parts of Sandyford. These cover issues such as self-esteem and anxiety and depression, with some groups open to a particular group of users. For example, Sandyford provides space and support for a number of groups for people with learning disabilities.
Users Comments:
“Counselling staff have helped me immensely to work through probably the most difficult period of my life.”
“The people I have worked with have been excellent. I feel at ease with my counsellor.”
“I’ve attended lots of counselling places but never felt that anyone could help me - today is the first day in my life where I thought yes my life can change and people do listen.”
“This is a wonderful and accessible service. The staff are extremely professional and friendly. It is so important at difficult times to have someone to talk to.”
