Health and Social Care Video Library

We chatted to people who have used health and social care services when they have been struggling with their mental health, to find out what really worked for them, and the impact their negative experiences had.

A huge thank you to our volunteers for sharing their experiences.

The Impact of Health Professionals

This video shows the positive impact health care professionals can have, by making small person centred changes.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.

GP’s Responses

A GP is the first stage of support for many, ensuring this interaction is right is vital.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.

See Me, Value Me

The same response doesn't work for everyone and treating people as individuals can make a massive difference to a person's mental health.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.

Being Taken Seriously

People can feel dismissed when they try to get help and support, and this can often be unintentional from a health and social care professional. Find out how to avoid that here.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.

Telling The Same Story Again And Again

For someone struggling, speaking about what they've been through can be incredibly difficult. But if the health care system isn't connected up and notes aren't shared properly, it can lead to people having to relive and retell the same experiences.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.

The Little Things

Some of the best support you can give someone doesn't take a lot of money or time, but thoughtfulness and compassion.

If you can't access Youtube or want to download the video you can here.