Survey on Wales' Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Purpose of this Survey

Hafal are currently looking for feedback on the impact of the recent coronavirus outbreak on people's mental health in Wales, and their experience of mental health services. We would appreciate it if you could find the time to answer the following questions on your experiences so that we can build up a picture of what is happening across Wales.

What will we do with this information?

We will analyse all the responses to this survey and write a report that identifies important themes in what people tell us. This will enable us to engage with the Welsh Government to ensure that people with mental health needs are properly supported through this difficult time.

We will not share or publish any information which identifies individual responses, but may use anonymous quote’s from people’s answers to highlight themes.

If you need support in relation to any of the issues raised in this survey, here are some ways you can access and support our service:
Join our online community Clic
Email us at promise@hafal.org
Call us on 01792 816600
Find contact details for your local Hafal project

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* 1. Which area of Wales do you live in?

Aneurin Bevan UHB (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, and Torfaen)

Betsi Cadwaladr UHB (Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham)

Cardiff & Vale UHB (Cardiff, and Vale of Glamorgan)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB (Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf)

Hywel Dda UHB (Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire)

Powys Teaching Health Board (Powys)

Swansea Bay UHB (Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot)

Prefer not to say

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* 2. Has your mental health been negatively effected by the recent coronavirus outbreak?

Yes

What has been your experience?

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* 3. Have you been able to access support from your GP in the last 2 weeks?

Yes

What has been your experience?

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* 4. Have you tried to seek support from mental health services in the last 2 weeks?

Yes

If yes, then what help did you get?

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* 5. If you were not able to access support, what did you do?

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* 6. Have you been told what is happening with services in your area?

Yes

How was this experience?

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* 7. Have you had any services / visits / clinics cancelled in the last 2 weeks?

Yes

If yes, then how was this experience?

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* 8. Have you or anyone you know experienced difficulty in contacting the Community Mental Health Team over the last 2 weeks?

Yes

What was your experience?

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* 9. Have you been told what you should do/who to contact to get support if you feel your mental health is getting worse or you experience a crisis?

Yes

What has been your experience?

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* 10. Have you or anyone you know been an inpatient in a mental health ward in the last 2 weeks?

Yes

If yes, what has been your experience?

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* 11. Are you self-isolating?

Yes

If yes, then how is effecting your mental health?

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* 12. Have you been able to access shops?

Yes

If not, how have you managed?

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* 13. Have you had any financial issues over the last 2 weeks?

Yes

If so, have you been able to get any help?

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* 14. Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience of services during the coronavirus outbreak?

Thank you for taking part in our survey!

For advice on how to stay well during the coronavirus pandemic, please see the following webpage: https://www.hafal.org/2020/03/how-to-stay-well-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-tips-for-people-with-a-mental-illness/