Paying tribute to Jamie Pearson in Parliament

I would like to pay my respects to the family of Jamie Pearson, the 27-year-old Blackpool man who tragically took his own life in a hospital toilet in August after waiting nearly 24 hours to see a mental health worker in A&E. Jamie was in a mental health crisis but got himself to what should have been a place of safety.

Last week in Parliament I asked the Minister for Health and Social Care what steps his department is taking to ensure no one is left to suffer A&E because they can’t access mental health treatment in the local community.

Watch the video to hear the Minister’s response.

Read my reflections on World Mental Health Day here.

If you are in a mental health crisis call 111 and select the mental health option, request an emergency appointment with your GP, or attend the Urgent Mental Health Assessment Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, FY3 8NR. 

Contact Counselling in the Community for affordable or free counselling services.

Visit: counsellinginthecommunity.com / Call 0808 1963483

Visit Blackpool Light Lounge for daily drop-in services in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling socially and emotionally.

259 Whitegate Drive, FY3 9JL / Call: 01253 713277