Roughly 3000 people in your council's area suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We know the most effective treatment for BPD is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Sadly your council doesn't provide this treatment, nor in fact any treatment for BPD.
We feel Borderline Personality Disorder is a forgotten mental health condition and that Derby City Council must step up it's responsibility and provide effective treatment.
We are asking you to provide DBT for the Derby City Council area.
Thank you.
Why is this important?
We are pleased to inform everyone that DBT is now available to those in Derby City. All Derby City and Derby County psychological services are now under the same bracket and receive funding from the same pot, so DBT is no longer classed as an external service. This means that Derby City residents with BPD can be referred for an assessment for the service via their CPN or psychiatrist.
This change has been in progress for a while now, and would have happened despite our campaign. Nevertheless, as a result of this campaign many more people will now be aware of the treatment and that this service is available. More importantly, we have raised awareness of BPD and that there is hope for those with the condition.
Breaking down stigma surrounding BPD is what Borderline is all about, and thanks to the campaign and the support of Unite the Union, especially the Derby Unite Community Branch, have certainly helped to do this. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved, as you have all played a big part in making this happen. Once again, thank you!!
How it will be delivered
